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Captain Philip Louis Vian
A portrait of Captain Philip Louis Vian, published at the time of his command of H.M.S. Cossack. The Royal Navy destroyer had, in February 1940, entered neutral Norwegian waters in order to recapture about 300 British merchant seamen who were being held on the German supply ship Altmark. The seamen had been captured by the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee. Born in 1864, Captain Vian had served on several Royal Navy ships during World War I, and served with distinction throughout World War II. Continuing his naval career following the war, he was ultimately made Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet and promoted to Admiral of the Fleet. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1952 and died in 1968. Date: 1940
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Admiral Command Cossack Destroyer Philip Vian
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"This striking portrait captures the determination and courage of Captain Philip Louis Vian during his command of H.M.S. Cossack in 1940. At the time of this photograph, Captain Vian had led his destroyer into neutral Norwegian waters to recapture about 300 British merchant seamen who had been taken prisoner by the German supply ship Altmark. The seamen had been captured by the pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee, which had been wreaking havoc on Allied shipping in the Atlantic Ocean. Born in 1864, Captain Vian had already served on several Royal Navy ships during World War I and had distinguished himself throughout World War II. His daring operation to rescue the British seamen on the Altmark became known as the "Altmark Raid" and was a significant victory for the Allied forces. Following the war, Captain Vian continued his naval career, ultimately becoming Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet, and being promoted to Admiral of the Fleet. He retired from the Royal Navy in 1952 and passed away in 1968. This portrait, taken in his naval dress uniform, is a testament to his long and distinguished career in the Royal Navy during two world wars." This image is a historical record and is not for commercial use. It is available for rights-managed licensing from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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