Allegations
An American television programme broadcast on the History Channel alleged that the heavy loss of life was due to the incompetence and cowardice of the Rohnas' crew and faulty safety procedures and equipment on board. Contemporary reports by British and U.S. survivors have contradicted these allegations. It has also been stated that the then current British naval procedures for the rescue of survivors whilst under attack exacerbated the losses.
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