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WW2 - Orders by means of the Ardente Loud Hailer
Captain to Captain - The Commander of a Corvette at Sea giving orders by means of the Ardente " Loud Hailer, " which has a remarkable Acoustic Range
1941
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Accompanying Acoustic Atlantic Communication Convoy Convoys Corvette Duty Escort Escorting Escorts Giving Hailer Loud Means Messages Orders Protecting Protection Range Remarkable
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and urgency of communication during the chaotic waters of the Atlantic Ocean in 1941, during the height of World War II. The image depicts a Captain giving orders to another Captain aboard their respective vessels, both of which are part of a convoy being escorted by the Royal Navy. The innovative means of communication being used between them is the "Ardente Loud Hailer," an acoustic device with an impressive range that allowed for clear and effective communication between ships at sea. The Ardente Loud Hailer was a crucial tool for naval communication during this period, as it enabled captains to give and receive orders quickly and efficiently, even in the midst of battle or while escorting convoys through treacherous waters. The use of such a device was particularly important in the Atlantic, where the vast expanse of water made traditional communication methods, such as semaphore flags or visual signals, ineffective. In this photograph, we see the Captain of the lead vessel, likely a corvette, giving orders to the Captain of a following vessel. The expression on both their faces conveys the gravity of the situation, as they focus intently on each other's words. The Ardente Loud Hailer, positioned prominently on the lead vessel, amplifies the Captain's voice, allowing his orders to carry across the water and reach the other ship. This powerful and evocative image serves as a reminder of the critical role that effective communication played in the success of naval operations during World War II, and the ingenuity of the technologies that made such communication possible.
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