Royal Edward torpedoed August 1915
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Royal Edward torpedoed August 1915
The first British transport ships to be sunk in the First World War, Royal Edward owned by the Canadian Northern Steamship Company. While transporting Commonwealth troops, was hit on the 13 August 1915, by a German submarine in the aegean, sinking within six minutes with a large loss of life.
13 August 1915
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August 13, 1915: The Tragic Sinking of RMS Royal Edward Amidst the chaos and destruction of the First World War, the Royal Edward, a proud steamship owned by the Canadian Northern Steamship Company, became the first British transport vessels to be sunk. This historic moment, captured in this poignant photograph from the Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans collection, marks a pivotal moment in the conflict's maritime history. The Royal Edward, a passenger and cargo ship, was on a vital mission to transport Commonwealth troops when it was struck by a torpedo from a German submarine in the Aegean Sea. The attack, a brutal reminder of the ruthless nature of wartime, took place on August 13, 1915. Within mere minutes, the once mighty vessel succumbed to the watery depths, taking with it a large number of lives. The loss was significant, a grim testament to the harsh realities of the war at sea. The Royal Edward's tragic sinking was a turning point in the war's maritime theatre, signaling the increasing threat posed by enemy submarines to Allied shipping lanes. As the world watched, the once-proud ship disappeared beneath the waves, leaving behind a somber reminder of the human cost of warfare. This photograph, a poignant snapshot of history, stands as a tribute to the brave men and women who served aboard the Royal Edward and to the countless others who lost their lives during the First World War. The image serves as a stark reminder of the sacrifices made during this global conflict, a time when the world was forever changed.
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