On 9 April 1942

On 9 April 1942, whilst escorting the British carrier Hermes off Batticaloa, they were attacked by Japanese carrier aircraft. Both ships sunk, Vampire broken in half by a well placed bomb. Nine crew were lost.There's some good pictures of HMAS (HMS) Vampire here: http://www.maritimequest.com/warship...d68_page_1.htmCrew from HMS Vampire assisted in rescuing some crew from the Aberdeen trawler