Seconds From Disaster

S06E09 Sinking The Coventry

On May 25, 1982, during the Falklands War, the HMS Coventry is struck by a series of low-altitude bombings from Argentine aircraft. Within just 20 minutes, the ship succumbs to damage and sinks. The rapid descent raises questions about the effectiveness of its defenses and the events that led to such a swift loss at sea.