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According to http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chr...bal-Tartar.htm

28th (may 1941) During return passage to Scapa Flow with HMS MASHONA came under heavy air attack 100 miles west of Ireland during which HMS MASHONA was hit and sustained major damage. After the stricken vessel capsized rescued 14 officers and 215 ratings and landed them at Greenock.

And the entry for the MASHONA

http://www.naval-history.net/xGM-Chr...al-Mashona.htm

Under sustained and heavy air attacks and hit on port side in Boiler Room. Damage control to reduce ingress of water failed and ship had to be abandoned.

Capsized and sunk in position west of Irish coast (52.58N 11.3W). 46 of ship’s company lost their lives.

184 survivors rescued by HMS TARTAR and Canadian destroyer HMS ST CLARE.

and

http://www.uboat.net/allies/warships/ship/4431.html

While in company with HMS Tartar on 27 May 1941, German aircraft commenced bombing attacks on the two ships. One bomb found its mark and struck Mashona's port side, abreast of the forefunnel. It penetrated No.1 Boiler Room and exploded there, blowing a huge hole in the side of the ship. The air attack continued. As Mashona continued listing to port, her guns were hand trained to starboard. At least the crew would be able to fire at any target that passed overhead. To lighten the Tribal, all unnecessary gear was thrown overboard for a 45 minute interval but it was to no avail. Mashona was listing farther and farther with each roll. Orders were given to abandon ship. For an hour, there was a lull in the bombing. This gave Tartar an opportunity to pick up the survivors. Forty-six men had been lost in the action. The Tribal was now on her side and refusing to sink. Tartar fired a torpedo and missed. By this time, HMS Sherwood and HMCS St. Clair had arrived and they were ordered to fire at the hull. The shells hit, the trapped air rushed out and Mashona (Cdr. William Halford Selby, RN) slipped into the sea about 65 nautical miles east of the Aran Islands, Ireland in position 52º58'N, 11º36'W. Mashona's battle ensign was saved and now resides in the Cathedral of Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia.

It all seems to point to a German attack.

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