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British Boarding Party alongside a German warship
British Boarding Party alongside a German warship, Scapa Flow, Orkney, 21st June 1919
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This vintage lantern slide depicts a dramatic moment in the aftermath of World War I, as a British boarding party approaches a German warship anchored in Scapa Flow, Orkney, on the 21st of June, 1919. The German High Seas Fleet, the largest navy in the world at the time, had been interned in the Scottish harbor since the end of the war, pending a decision on their future. In accordance with the Treaty of Versailles, the German ships were to be handed over to the Allied powers for disposal. However, on the 21st of June, the German sailors, under the command of Admiral Ludwig von Reuter, scuttled their own ships rather than surrender them. In this image, British sailors can be seen boarding a German cruiser, likely to take control of the vessel and prevent any further damage or sabotage. The British Navy, dressed in their Victorian and Edwardian uniforms, are shown with a sense of determination and resolve, as they carry out their duties in the aftermath of the unexpected turn of events. The German warship, with its damaged masts and pennants at half-mast, lies helplessly in the background. The scene is a poignant reminder of the end of an era, as the world adjusted to the new reality of a post-war world. This photograph, from The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection, offers a unique glimpse into history, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in the annals of naval warfare.
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