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Davy Jones Locker: The Mighty Hood Mystery Cache

Hidden : 1/26/2022
Difficulty:
3 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size:   micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:


Davy Jones Locker Series: An examination of ships that took a trip to the infamous Davy Jones Locker.

Background: The HMS Hood was a Royal Navy warship built after World War I that became the pride of the British Navy. Her loss three minutes into the Battle of Denmark Strait was a major blow to the morale of the British.

Puzzle: Answer the following questions to solve for the coordinates.

N 36 A.BCD W 83 W.XYZ

-The Hood was commissioned in 192A.

-There were only B survivors of the Hood's sinking. 

-The longest-lived survivor, Ted Briggs, passed away in 200C.

-Hood carried the pennant number D1

-She was sunk in 19W1

-The wreck of the Hood was discovered in 20X1.

-When she sank, the Hood had Y 4-inch anri-aircraft guns.

-The Battle of Denmark Strait began with Z Kriegsmarine warships facing 4 Royal Navy warships

More Information: Wikipedia

Tools Needed: Pen, Internet Connection

SWAG: There is no room for SWAG in this container.

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Additional Hints (Decrypt)

Vg'f abg ba gur oevqtr. Ovfba ba n jver.

Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)