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Paws of War: The Remarkable Saga of Unsinkable Sam
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Paws of War: The Remarkable Saga of Unsinkable Sam

Of all the tales of epic battles and heroism of World War II‚ there’s one that stands out as not only remarkable but undeniably cute – the story of Unsinkable Sam. Originally named “Oscar”‚ he got the nickname “Unsinkable Sam” after his harrowing adventures during the war. No‚ Sam was not a Marine or a sailor‚ Unsinkable Sam was a black and white ship’s cat whose extraordinary tale of survival has become legendary among the British Royal Navy. If you’re a history buff with a soft spot for felines then prepare for an adorable story of how one ordinary cat survived the sinking of not one‚ not two‚ but three different ships on both sides of the war. Unsinkable Sam by Georgina Shaw Baker What Was The Role of Cats on Ships? You may be wondering why‚ during a time of war‚ would cats be on warships in the first place. It turns out that they served many roles and were an important part of the crew.  Rodent Control: Ships were usually out at sea for long periods and in that time the ship could become overrun with rats and mice. Mice and rats were a huge problem on ships and could contaminate food‚ chew through ropes‚ and spread disease. The main role of cats on ships was to control the ship’s rodent population. With limited storage space for food‚ keeping rats and mice at bay was crucial to prevent damage to supplies and maintain hygiene. Moral Boost: War wasn’t always eventful. Being a sailor could be a lonely life and cabin fever can set in quickly. Having a cat around provided companionship and a sense of normalcy for the crew. The playful antics and comforting presence of a feline friend could boost morale and relieve stress amidst the harsh realities of war. Superstitions and Luck: Sailors were known for their superstitions and cats became symbols of good luck on board. Many sailors believed that having a cat on the ship would ensure safe voyages. Among the superstitions associated with cats was that they could sense impending danger‚ such as the approach of enemy submarines or aircraft.  Cat of the seas‚ Unsinkable Sam The Bismarck Vs. The HMS Hood Not much is known about Sam before this time. However‚ it is believed that he was owned by an unknown crewman onboard the Bismarck. The Bismarck was one of the most powerful and feared warships of its time and the most powerful tool in the German navy. Named after Chancellor Otto von Bismarck‚ the ship was one of the largest and most powerful battleships ever built.  The Bismarck had a length of over 800 feet and displaced about 50‚000 tons of water. It was‚ with a main battery of eight 15-inch guns. It had formidable armor protection and was designed for long-range naval warfare. During the Battle of the Denmark Strait on May 24‚ 1941‚ the Bismarck engaged the British battlecruiser HMS Hood in a fierce firefight. The Hood‚ which was considered the pride of the Royal Navy‚ faced a catastrophic explosion and sank. Completed in 1920‚ the HMS Hood was one of the largest and most powerful warships of its time. Armed with eight 15-inch guns in four twin turrets it boasted a top speed of around 31 knots. At the outbreak of World War II‚ the HMS Hood was initially assigned to patrol and convoy duties. However‚ as the German threat increased‚ it was redeployed for more active roles. The sinking of the Hood angered the British and sent shockwaves through the Royal Navy and the Allied forces. As the Bismarck limped away‚ wounded from the battle‚ the British were determined to avenge the loss of the Hood and eliminate the threat posed by the Bismarck. The Allied forces launched a hot pursuit of the Bismarck that lasted three days. It culminated in a fierce and long battle that resulted in the sinking of the Bismarck. The German Battleship‚ The Bismarck The HMS Cossack After the sinking of the Bismarck‚ the crew of the British destroyer HMS Cossack was searching the area for survivors. This is when they spotted Sam floating on a makeshift wooden plank amidst the floating debris. The resilient cat caught the attention of the sailors and they adopted him into their ranks. They gave him the name “Oscar” which is the designation for the letter “O “in the International Code of Signals. Unfortunately‚ Sam’s luck was about to take another turn. On October 23‚ 1941‚ the HMS Cossack was torpedoed by a German U-boat while on convoy duty in the North Atlantic. As the HMS Cossack slowly sank‚ the crew‚ including Sam‚ was transferred to The HMS Ark Royal before the Cossack finally succumbed to its injuries and sank. The HMS Ark Royal The HMS Ark Royal was one of the Royal Navy’s flagship vessels. Commissioned in 1938‚ the Ark Royal became renowned for its significant contributions to various naval operations throughout the war. During the early years of World War II‚ the Ark Royal was involved in hunting German U-boats‚ protecting convoys‚ and launching airstrikes against Axis targets.  During his short time on the Ark Royal‚ Sam became a familiar and cherished companion to the crew. But bad luck seemed to follow Sam wherever he went. Less than a month later‚ on November 14‚ 1941‚ the Ark Royal was torpedoed and sunk by a German U-boat. Now familiar with the drill‚ Sam found a piece of driftwood and clung to it until he was rescued by the British destroyer HMS Legion and brought to safety. Retirement After his 3rd and final rescue‚ the Royal Navy realized that Sam had had enough of the war and was granted retirement. He was sent to Gibraltar where he lived out the rest of his life in a sailor’s home. He was officially christened “Unsinkable Sam” and he became a legend among the British Royal Navy.  The Legacy of Unsinkable Sam The story of Unsinkable Sam has captured the hearts of animal lovers and military enthusiasts alike. Sam’s remarkable journey reflects the camaraderie that often develops between sailors and their animal companions during the hardships of wartime. His presence brought a touch of comfort and companionship to the sailors on both sides of the conflict. Unsinkable Sam has become a symbol of the importance of mascots in the military. These animals‚ whether cats‚ dogs‚ or other creatures‚ often played vital roles in boosting the spirits of military personnel and providing a semblance of normalcy and companionship during long deployments References The unlucky cat who survived the dramatic sinking of three battleships in World War II https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/year-10/unsinkable-sam/ Meet Unsinkable Sam‚ The Legendary Cat Who Survived Three World War II Shipwrecks https://allthatsinteresting.com/unsinkable-sam Unsinkable Sam https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unsinkable_SamThe post Paws of War: The Remarkable Saga of Unsinkable Sam first appeared on History Defined.
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This 6-Ingredient Pasta Carbonara Might Not Be Traditional‚ but It’s So Good
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This 6-Ingredient Pasta Carbonara Might Not Be Traditional‚ but It’s So Good

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See Inside the Spectacular Homes of Country Music's Queens [Pics]

They live like real-life royalty. Continue reading…
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Megan Moroney Wows at 2024 CRS New Faces of Country Music
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Megan Moroney Wows at 2024 CRS New Faces of Country Music

She triumphed at the annual country music showcase. Continue reading…
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Drug Decriminalization Experiment Is a Total Loss: State Lawmakers Scrambling to Undo Progressive Measure
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Drug Decriminalization Experiment Is a Total Loss: State Lawmakers Scrambling to Undo Progressive Measure

After a 190-percent increase in drug overdoses since 2021‚ when laws against hard drugs were softened‚ Oregon is finally doing an about-face on the idea of decriminalizing illegal drugs. The Democrat-led left-coast state decriminalized drugs several years ago‚ imagining that it was striking a blow for "equity" and fairness in...
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Judge in Fani Willis Case Makes Big Announcement After Closing Arguments - Is It All Over for Disgraced Fulton County DA?
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Judge in Fani Willis Case Makes Big Announcement After Closing Arguments - Is It All Over for Disgraced Fulton County DA?

After a Friday hearing on whether or not Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and special prosecutor Nathan Wade need to be removed for having a romantic relationship‚ Judge Scott McAfee may already have reached his decision. Upon finishing‚ McAfee stated that he would reach a decision within the next...
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FACT-CHECK: No‚ Elon Musk Hasn’t “Reinstated Misgendering Rules” – Lying Legacy Media Lied To You Again
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FACT-CHECK: No‚ Elon Musk Hasn’t “Reinstated Misgendering Rules” – Lying Legacy Media Lied To You Again

Time for another Fact-Check because once again the Legacy Media is lying to you! When I opened up my email and Twitter feed this morning‚ I was bombarded with claims that Elon Musk has suddenly reinstated a rule on Twitter against “misgendering” people with the wrong pronouns. Fox Business ran this headline: From that Fox Business article‚ here is a portion: After Elon Musk acquired the Twitter platform in response to a satire outlet being banned for misgendering‚ he has since defended reinstating a version of rules against such conduct. Musk famously purchased the Twitter platform after it had suspended the Babylon Bee‚ a Christian satire outlet for tweeting a headline naming the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health Dr. Rachel Levine‚ who identifies as transgender‚ as 2022’s “Man of the Year.” But after having rebranded the platform as X‚ Musk appears to have replaced certain guidelines against misgendering or using the former names of transgender individuals. In an article headlined‚ “X quietly revived anti-misgendering policy that Musk dropped last year‚” Ars Technica was reportedly among the first to note “X’s updated policy confirms that X will ‘reduce the visibility of posts that purposefully use different pronouns to address someone other than what that person uses for themselves‚ or that use a previous name that someone no longer goes by as part of their transition.’” “Musk has since been called out on his platform by some of its most popular users‚” the activist behind LibsOfTikTok‚ Chaya Raichik‚ wrote. “Apparently X might’ve reinstated their “misgendering” rule so I gotta test it out… Richard Levine is male. He is a man. Dylan Mulvaney is male. He is a man. Ellen Page is female. She is a woman. If I get suspended you can find me at @libsoftiktok.” First of all‚ does Fox Business have any actual journalists over there? I’d even settle for someone with a basic grasp of the English language and knowledge of how to properly construct an article. What in the world is going on with that first sentence? Elon Musk acquired Twitter in response to a satire outlet being banned? Really? That’s what passes for journalism these days?  Claiming that Elon Musk bought Twitter for $44 billion just because one satire account got banned? That may have been a very‚ very small sliver of the pie of reasons why Elon Musk bought Twitter‚ but I’m pretty sure that was not the single driving factor the way that article makes it seem. Good grief Fox Business‚ might be time to increase your hiring standards. Anyway‚ not only is that first sentence wildly inaccurate‚ but the underlying claim that Elon Musk reinstated misgendering rules is also not true. But people quickly freaked out about the news: Well‚ guess what‚ ELON? I will continue correcting trans ppl. If you’re born with a penis‚ I will say him/he/man/boy. Visa versa for the women. Period. Shadow ban me. IDGAF. This is what I think about yalls pronouns: pic.twitter.com/6bFdnQh3dW — Dawn 🩷 (@ChewiesMama777) March 1‚ 2024 Does Elon seriously want me to use she/her pronouns when referring to this dude pic.twitter.com/DbAmg06R9J — Scarlett Johnson (@scarlett4kids) March 1‚ 2024 Elon caved to the woke mob again. X will start reducing our visibility again if we do not call these mentally ill people by their preferred pronouns. MISGENDERING is labeling someone anything other than the gender God gave them. I will not deviate from this truth. The… pic.twitter.com/ssAUYvamHh — Ken Colbert (@KColbertReport) March 1‚ 2024 Elon Musk gave us the whole “woke mind virus is either defeated or nothing else matter” and how pronouns are used as a shield by bad people and are a part of the woke mind virus. Now Twitter/X will reducing visibility aka shadowbanning (which it keeps claiming it doesn’t do)… pic.twitter.com/t65ZUH2caL — Kirk Lubimov (@KirkLubimov) March 2‚ 2024 But Elon himself started responding and said he would look into it‚ which immediately suggests he had nothing to do with the rule being reinstated‚ much to the contrary of all the headlines ran by the Lying Legacy Media: In fact‚ Elon has been on record since summer of 2023 saying he does not agree with banning people for “misgendering” — remember this famous Tweet? This was a mistake by many people at Twitter. It is definitely allowed. Whether or not you agree with using someone’s preferred pronouns‚ not doing so is at most rude and certainly breaks no laws. I should note that I do personally use someone’s preferred pronouns‚ just as I… — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) June 1‚ 2023 At 10am today‚ March 2‚ 2024‚ Elon Musk posted this reply to Tim Pool: I agree — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2‚ 2024 And then he confirmed exactly what was going on here…. Elon had nothing to do with it. Turns out he didn’t even know about it. Turns out it was related to a Court Order in Brazil and does not apply outside of Brazil: Turns out this was due to a court judgment in Brazil‚ which is being appealed‚ but should not apply outside of Brazil — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2‚ 2024 That would be a MAJOR difference from how the Lying Legacy Media tried to report it. Good thing you have us! Elon Musk seems to be picking up on our vibes‚ writing literally almost the same thing we keep telling you: “The Legacy Media lies as easy as breathing”: The legacy media lies as easy as breathing. Reuters is the worst right now. https://t.co/uP8DiQFEgQ — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) March 2‚ 2024 So the next time you see a Lying Legacy Media story that doesn’t quite make sense‚ don’t believe it. We’ll always tell you the truth here.
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