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A breach in the Zeebrugge Mole during the First World War
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A breach in the Zeebrugge Mole during the First World War
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© The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive / Mary Evans
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This vintage lantern slide depicts a dramatic moment during the First World War, showing a breach in the Zeebrugge Mole on the Belgian coast. The Zeebrugge Mole, a massive sea wall and breakwater, was a major strategic target for the Allies during the war due to its location providing access to the North Sea and the port of Zeebrugge. On the night of April 23, 1918, a daring raid was launched by the Royal Navy to destroy a German U-boat base located in the port. The operation, known as the Zeebrugge Raid, involved the use of three old destroyers and five old cruisers, which were deliberately run aground to create a blockship barrier in the entrance to the harbor. The photograph captures the aftermath of the raid, with the mole breached and the sea crashing through the gap. The destruction wrought by the Allied forces is evident, with debris and wreckage scattered about. The image is a testament to the intense military action that took place during the First World War and the determination of the Allies to disrupt German naval operations. The photograph is part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection from Mary Evans Prints Online, a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of the First World War. The collection includes thousands of rare and unique images, providing a glimpse into the past and shedding light on the events and people that shaped history.
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