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Three children, survivors of the Athenia, September 1939
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Three children, survivors of the Athenia, September 1939
Three young girls; Margot from London, Theodora from Toronto and Virginia from Detroit, photographed after being rescued from the transatlantic passenger liner, the Athenia, by Norwegian vessel " Knute Nelson", having been hit by a German torpedo.
September 1939
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Galway Jul19 Liners Nelson Norway Norwegian Operation Outbreak Passengers Rescue Sink Sinking Torpedo Transatlantic Vessels Liner
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Three Young Survivors of the Sinking of the SS Athenia: A Testament to Resilience and Hope in the Shadow of War September 1939. The skies were darkening, and the ominous rumblings of war were growing louder. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty, three young girls - Margot from London, Theodora from Toronto, and Virginia from Detroit - found themselves caught in the midst of history. The SS Athenia, a British passenger liner, was sailing from Liverpool to Montreal when it was unexpectedly hit by a German torpedo on September 3, 1939. The attack, which occurred just days after the outbreak of World War II, marked the first civilian casualties of the conflict. Amidst the chaos and confusion, the girls were among the lucky few who were rescued by the Norwegian vessel, the Knute Nelson, which happened to be passing by. In this poignant moment, their lives were spared, and their stories became a testament to the resilience and hope that persisted even in the darkest of times. The image of these three young girls, captured by the Illustrated London News Ltd, is a powerful reminder of the human spirit's ability to endure and adapt in the face of adversity. Margot, Theodora, and Virginia, representing Britain, America, and Canada respectively, symbolize the unity and solidarity that was essential in the fight against the common enemy. The SS Athenia's sinking in Galway Bay, Ireland, was a tragic event that marked the beginning of a long and arduous journey for the survivors and the world at large. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
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