Chronology of World War II

Sunday, July 28th


The British Armed Merchant Cruiser Alcantara (F-88)


The British Armed Merchant Cruiser <i>Alcantara</i> (F-88)
The Alcantara encounters the German auxiliary cruiser Thor in the South Atlantic. Thor scores three hits on Alcantara, and is hit twice by Alcantara's 6-inch guns. One of the hits on Alcantara floods the engine room, which forces her to reduce speed, allowing Thor to escape.