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Scapa Flow, Cruiser Nurmburg refloated at 2pm
Scapa Flow, Cruiser Nurmburg refloated at 2pm on 3rd July 1919
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This vintage lantern slide captures a historic moment in the aftermath of World War I: the refloating of the German cruiser SMS Nurmburg in Scapa Flow on July 3, 1919. The image shows a large crowd gathered on the shoreline, eagerly watching as the once formidable warship slowly emerges from the water. The cruiser, which had been scuttled by its own crew in June 1919 to prevent it from falling into British hands, now lies partially submerged, its hull groaning under the strain of being lifted back into the sea. The Victorian and Edwardian eras, with their grand naval traditions and intricate uniforms, are evoked in this image through the smartly dressed military personnel and civilians in attendance. The cruiser Nurmburg, a symbol of German naval power during the war, now lies defeated and defanged, a reminder of the devastating conflict that had recently come to an end. This photograph, part of The Keasbury-Gordon Photograph Archive Collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique glimpse into a pivotal moment in maritime and military history. The image is a poignant reminder of the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in international relations.
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