Zeebrugge Collection

The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918 (1919). HMS Vindictive was a British Arrogant-class cruiser built at Chatham Dockyard. She was launched on 9 December 1897 and completed in 1899

Card commemorating Zeebrugge and Ostend raid, WW1
Card commemorating British raids on German shipping at Zeebrugge and Ostend, 23 April 1918. Date: 1918

HMS Daffodil IV on her return to the Mersey from Zeebrugge. The Zeebrugge Raid, which took place on 23 April 1918, was an attempt by the British Royal Navy to neutralize the key Belgian port of

HMS Vindictive at Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
HMS Vindictive at Zeebrugge, Belgium, 23 April 1918 - a raid during the First World War, designed to disrupt use of the port by the German Navy Date: 1918

Haig Inspects Sailors
Field Marshall Sir Douglas Haig inspecting sailors who took part in the raids on Ostend and Zeebrugge

King George V of England and King Albert I of Belgium, 1918 (b/w photo)
1581456 King George V of England and King Albert I of Belgium, 1918 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of King George V (1865-1935) and King Albert I of Belgium (1875-1934)

Golden hour glow
Yvette Depaepe

Raid of Zeebrugge during World War I (b/w photo)
3793896 Raid of Zeebrugge during World War I (b/w photo); (add.info.: the Raid of Zeebrugge during World War I when the British Navy put the German inland naval base at Bruge out of action, 1918)

A breach in the Zeebrugge Mole during the First World War

A German gun on the Zeebrugge Mole - WW1
A German gun on the Zeebrugge Mole during the First World War

Zeebrugge Mole

The Zeebrugge Mole from the air in 1918

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Europe, Belgium, Bruges. Date: 23/11/2009

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Windmill on a hill in Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

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Museum of the Holy Blood, Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

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Statue of Jesus at Heilig-Bloedbasiliek (Basilica of the Holy Blood) Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

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Candles at Heilig-Bloedbasiliek (Basilica of the Holy Blood) Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

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Beguinale House. Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

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Heilig-Bloedbasiliek (Basilica of the Holy Blood) Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

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Beguinale House. Bruges, Belgium, Europe. Date: 23/11/2009

Cropped version of Belgium, Harwich, Zeebrugge, LNER poster, 1923-1947
UIG5108033 Cropped version of Belgium, Harwich, Zeebrugge, LNER poster, 1923-1947 by Higgins, Reginald Edward (1877-1933); National Railway Museum, York, North Yorkshire

King Albert of Belgium unveiling WW1 Memorial, Zeebrugge
King Albert of Belgium unveiling the First World War memorial at Zeebrugge. 1925

Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge from HMS Vindictive, WW1
Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge, Belgium, from HMS Vindictive, 23 April 1918, First World War. Known as the Zeebrugge Raid, it was an attempt by the British navy to block the port. 1918

British submarine C3 at Zeebrugge, Netherlands, WW1
British Submarine C3 strikes and explodes at Zeebrugge, Netherlands, First World War. 1914-1918

Submarine C3, filled with high explosives, charging the mole at Zeebrugge (colour litho)
969007 Submarine C3, filled with high explosives, charging the mole at Zeebrugge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Submarine C3)

Across the Channel (colour litho)
2809297 Across the Channel (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Across the Channel)

Zeebrugge, Chateau D Eau (b / w photo)
6030179 Zeebrugge, Chateau D Eau (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeebrugge, Chateau D Eau)

Squadron-Leader Richard Davies and Flight-Lieutenant Richard Peirse dropping bombs on the submarine station at
976445 Squadron-Leader Richard Davies and Flight-Lieutenant Richard Peirse dropping bombs on the submarine station at Zeebrugge under heavy fire, 23 January 1915 (litho) by Avis, W

Solitary snowy winter beach
Yvette Depaepe

Map showing the Canal System connecting Zeebrugge and Ostend with Bruges... (c1920)
Map showing the Canal System connecting Zeebrugge and Ostend with Bruges, First World War, (c1920). The Belgian ports of Ostend and Zeebrugge were connected to the city of Bruges via canals

The Blocking of Zeebrugge Harbour, (1919). Creator: Unknown
The Blocking of Zeebrugge Harbour, (1919). Scene from the First World War: photograph taken by a German airman in 1918 of ships sunk by the Allies....incontestable evidence of the effectiveness of

Loading and transport of train wagons in the port of Zeebrugge - Bruges, Belgium

Two-seater tricycle, Zeebrugge, Belgium, 1936

Train Ferry between Harwich and Zeebrugge
The Train Ferry - Boat service between Harwich, Essex, England and Zeebrugge, Belgium. Inaugurated in 1924. Date: circa 1930

HMS Vindictive after Zeebrugge Raid, Belgium, WW1
View of HMS Vindictive, an Arrogant-class protected cruiser, after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918), Belgium, when her upperworks were badly damaged by gunfire

Barbed wire on the Mole, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
Barbed wire on the mile-long Zeebrugge Mole, at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War. Date: 23 October 1918

Northumberland Hussars at Southampton, WW1
Men of the Northumberland Hussars, together with their horses, boarding the SS Minneapolis at Southampton, en route to Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War. October 1914

Hotel de la Victoire & Museum - Zeebrugge

Zeebrugge, landing on the mole, 1918
" The men were magnificent" : landing on the mole from HMS Vindictive. The story of the landing on Zeebrugge Mole was vividly told in the account issued by the Admiralty

Zeebrugge mole fight: marines charging along the mole, 1918
The Zeebrugge mole fight: HMS Vindictives marines charging along the mole, bomb a German destroyer. After escalating the parapet and dropping down to the mole itself

Seebrugge Poster 1912
To England via Zeebrugge. Date: 1912

Zeebrugge raid reconstruction at Wembley
A page from The Illustrated London News, 18 October 1924, showing two pictures of a reconstruction of the Zeebrugge raid carried out by the Royal Navy towards the end of World War One (23 April 1918)

Zeebrugge film stills
A page from The Illustrated London News, 18 October 1924, with twelve stills from a newly released film reconstruction of the raid on Zeebrugge by the Royal Navy on 23 April 1918

WW1 Destruction by German Warships, Zeebrugge
World War 1 Destruction by German Warships, Zeebrugge, Bruges, near Oostende, Belgium. Showing the ruins of the Harbour Wall or Mole Date: 1918

Monument commemorating Zeebrugge raid, Belgiuim
Monument commemorating the three British ships and men lost in the Zeebrugge raid of 23 April 1918: HMS Vindictive, Iphigenia and Thetis

Zeebrugge - Petty Officer Reed rescuing Lieutenant Alleyn
One of the eight actions which earned the Victoria Cross during the Zeebrugge Raid of 1918. Petty-officer Reed found Lieutenant Sir John Alleyne was unable to leave the conning tower on board

WW1 Womens Joy Loan Day 1919
A souvenir in commemoration of the Womens Joy Loan Day celebrations in Trafalgar Square, Saturday, 28th June 1919. This included a procession leaded by Lady St. Helier and others

Sketch cover - King George V & Albert I, end of WW1
Front cover of The Sketch showing King George V and King Albert of the Belgians stopping for an impromptu snack using a railway truck as a table at Zeebrugge, shortly after the Armistice. Date: 1918

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"Remembering the Heroic Battle of Zeebrugge: A Glimpse into WW1 History" In this captivating artwork titled "The Vindictive at Zeebrugge, 1918, " artist Charles John De Lacy immortalizes a significant moment in history. The painting pays tribute to the brave soldiers who took part in the Zeebrugge and Ostend raid during World War I. Amongst the chaos, HMS Daffodil IV emerges as a symbol of resilience and determination. This ship played a crucial role in breaching the formidable Zeebrugge Mole, an act that would forever change the course of war. Haig Inspects Sailors - a powerful image capturing General Douglas Haig's visit to honor and commend these courageous sailors for their unwavering commitment to duty. As we delve deeper into history, we witness firsthand a breach in the Zeebrugge Mole itself. This strategic breakthrough allowed Allied forces to gain an upper hand against German defenses. A German gun on top of the mole serves as a reminder of both sides' relentless fight for control over this vital port city. From above, an aerial view showcases the sheer magnitude and significance of the Zeebrugge Mole during its time as a battleground. HMS Vindictive stands tall amidst turbulent waters—a testament to bravery amid adversity—representing all those who fought valiantly for victory at Zeebrugge. Through it all, nature paints its own masterpiece with golden hour glow casting an ethereal light upon this historic site—a poignant reminder that even amidst darkness, hope can shine through. Let us remember and pay homage to those who sacrificed everything at Zeebrugge—their courage echoing through time as they etched their names into history's annals.