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British monitor HMS Terror, WW1
HMS Terror, a British Erebus-class monitor (small warship), seen here during the First World War. Launched 1916, served during the First and Second World Wars, damaged and sunk off Damah, Libya, in 1941. Date: circa 1916-1918
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HMS Terror: A British Erebus-class Monitor in Action during World War 1 This evocative photograph captures the British Erebus-class monitor HMS Terror in her element during the First World War. Launched in 1916, HMS Terror was a small but formidable warship, designed primarily for use in shallow waters and coastal defense. With her distinctive angled gun turret, she was heavily armed, carrying a main battery of two 15-inch (38 cm) guns. The Erebus-class monitors were a significant addition to the Royal Navy's fleet, providing powerful firepower in support of ground operations and coastal defense. HMS Terror saw action in various theaters, including the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, where she played a crucial role in the Allied campaign against the Ottoman Empire. In this image, HMS Terror is shown underway on the open sea, her guns trained on the horizon. The ship's crew, clad in their distinctive blue uniforms, stand at their stations, ready for action. The water around the monitor is calm, reflecting the clear blue sky above. The sun casts a golden glow over the scene, highlighting the intricate details of the ship's hull and gun turret. Despite her impressive service during the First World War, HMS Terror's story did not end there. She went on to serve in the Second World War, only to be damaged and ultimately sunk off Damah, Libya, in 1941. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the ship's storied history and the crucial role she played in the defense of the British Empire during two world wars.
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