During WW2 27 Stanier 8Fs were exported to Iraq, but only 20 arrived. The other 7 were lost due to enemy action. One ship, the Thistlegorm was sunk in the Red Sea and has become a regular dive site.
For those wishing to see photographic evidence of this event please see: Sunken 8F
The curve of the footplate valence, the shape of the cylinders and the front framing above the running plate are unmistakably that of an 8F. I find myself wondering if there are any salvagable bits down there besides the tender appearing in another photo on this site.
Colombo
For those wishing to see photographic evidence of this event please see: Sunken 8F
The curve of the footplate valence, the shape of the cylinders and the front framing above the running plate are unmistakably that of an 8F. I find myself wondering if there are any salvagable bits down there besides the tender appearing in another photo on this site.
Colombo