I am a warship known for a single, decisive action that altered the course of naval warfare. My namesake is a place synonymous with strategic importance. My weaponry was revolutionary for its time, though limited in its effectiveness in later conflicts. My final fate involved self-destruction to prevent capture.
- My action involved a surprise attack on a stationary fleet.
- My namesake is an island in the Pacific.
- I carried torpedoes as a primary weapon.
- My destruction occurred during World War II.