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Sunken cruiser, Bruges Canal, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
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Sunken cruiser, Bruges Canal, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
An American photo of a sunken British cruiser in the Bruges Canal at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War, soon after the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918). Another cruiser can be seen in the distance on the right. Three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid and Iphigenia, were filled with concrete and sunk to create a barrier as part of the raid. The port was used as a base by the German navy. Date: May 1918
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Belgian Bruges Canal Concrete Cruiser Cruisers Filled Intrepid Iphigenia Raid Thetis Zeebrugge War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the Zeebrugge Raid, an audacious military operation during the First World War. The image, taken in May 1918, depicts the sunken hull of a British cruiser in the Bruges Canal at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium. The port was a key base for the German navy, and the raid, which took place on April 23, 1918, aimed to disrupt their operations by blocking the canal with three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid, and Iphigenia. Filled with concrete, the cruisers were deliberately sunk to create a barrier, as seen in the photograph with HMS Intrepid visible in the distance on the right. The concrete-filled ships successfully obstructed the canal, hindering the German navy's ability to use it for the remainder of the war. This poignant image serves as a testament to the ingenuity and bravery of the Allied forces during World War 1. The sunken cruiser, once a symbol of maritime power, now lies submerged in the water, a reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of military strategy. The photograph also highlights the historical significance of the Bruges Canal and the port of Zeebrugge, which played a crucial role in the naval warfare of the Great War.
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