Few people know the history of Lake Union in Seattle. Initially, the lake was unspoiled, surrounded by trees and wildlife. Then, as years passed and Seattle grew, it transformed into an industrial and maritime mecca for the timber and fishing industry. Today, the lake is surrounded by office buildings, restaurants, houseboats, and seaplanes.
In the South China Sea, the HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse, British warships, fell victim to torpedo attacks by Japanese aircraft, resulting in the tragic loss of hundreds of British sailors. This assault occurred on December 10, 1941