21st June 1919: German High Seas naval fleet scuttled in Scapa Flow, leading to 52 ships sinking

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Sinking with honor

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Is there any record why the British shot and killed the nine German sailors?

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Information is sparse. It seems they were shot for refusing to go back to the ships to stop them sinking. How that fits with the law, especially in light of reports that the sailors were indicating surrender at the time is unclear.