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The Royal Edward liner - sunk at the Dardanelles
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The Royal Edward liner - sunk at the Dardanelles
The Royal Edward, formerly the Cairo, a big, two-funnelled liner which formerly crossed the Atlantic, and was later used as a troop ship. It was torpedoed off the Dardanelles with 32 officers and 1350 troops on board. 600 were saved. Date: 1915
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The Sinking of the Royal Edward: A Tragic Episode in the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I This poignant photograph captures the final moments of the Royal Edward, a once proud and mighty British liner that met its fate in the treacherous waters of the Dardanelles during the Gallipoli Campaign of World War I. Originally named the Cairo and known for its transatlantic voyages, the Royal Edward was later converted into a troop ship to support the war effort. On July 18, 1915, the Royal Edward, carrying 32 officers and 1350 troops, set sail from Mudros Bay in the Aegean Sea, bound for the Gallipoli peninsula. However, the vessel's journey was cut short when it was torpedoed off the Dardanelles. The attack left 600 survivors, while over 700 soldiers and officers lost their lives in the frigid waters. The Royal Edward's tragic sinking was a significant blow to the British forces, which were already struggling to make headway in the Gallipoli Campaign. The event served as a grim reminder of the human cost of the war and the unpredictable nature of the sea. This haunting image of the sinking Royal Edward, with its masts submerged and smoke rising from the water, stands as a poignant testament to the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served during World War I. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the past, offering a glimpse into a time when the world was forever changed by the horrors of war.
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