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Oscar (known by his nickname, Unsinkable Sam, or by the Germanized spelling of his name, Oskar) was a ship's cat who purportedly served during World War II with both the Kriegsmarine and the Royal Navy and survived the sinking of three ships.
Nov 12, 2020 · Unsinkable Sam was a black and white cat who allegedly escaped three Nazi attacks during World War II. Learn about his remarkable story, the doubts surrounding his existence, and other wartime pets that assisted troops.
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Jul 29, 2021 · On May 24, 1941, the battleship Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser Hood ran across the Bismarck off the coast of Iceland. Engaging the enemy, the Bismarck didn't disappoint, eventually sinking the British navy's crown ship, the Hood, in a spectacular explosion.
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Mar 3, 2022 · Unsinkable Sam was the nickname given to a cat who reportedly survived the sinking of three ships during World War II. Also known as “Oscar,” he served with the German Kriegsmarine and the British Royal Navy, likely as a stowaway or a ship’s cat, keeping the rodent population under control – or did he? For many, his exploits appear to ...
Sep 7, 2018 · One of the most unusual ship cats is “Unsinkable Sam” also known as “Oscar.” This black and white cat was known for being a member of both the German and British fleets, and survived the sinkings of three different ships.
Having now survived the sinking of two warships, British sailors took to calling the cat Unsinkable Sam. Sam was next brought aboard HMS Ark Royal , an aircraft carrier which had been instrumental in the sinking of Sam’s first home.
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Nov 12, 2015 · According to the story, Unsinkable Sam survived the destruction of three warships in World War II and lived happily until 1955.
