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Temporary bridge at Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
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Temporary bridge at Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
The temporary bridge across the gap in the viaduct at the landward end of the mile-long Zeebrugge Mole, at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War. The gap was made during the Zeebrugge Raid of 23 April 1918, when the British submarine HMS C3, filled with explosives, was blown up to help neutralise the port, which was used as a base by the German navy. Date: circa 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the temporary bridge that was erected across the gap in the viaduct at the landward end of the mile-long Zeebrugge Mole in Belgium during the First World War. The image, taken circa 1918, bears witness to the aftermath of the Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918, a daring operation by the British Royal Navy to neutralise the port of Zeebrugge, which had become a significant base for the German navy. The gap in the mole was created when the British submarine HMS C3, filled with explosives, was detonated to destroy the German warships and merchant vessels harboured there. The resulting explosion caused extensive damage to the mole and the viaduct, leaving a large gap that needed to be crossed to access the port. The temporary bridge, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the British forces, was essential for the continuation of supply lines and communication between the mainland and the mole. The bridge was a crucial link in maintaining the Allied presence in the area and preventing further German naval activity. The photograph provides a poignant reminder of the harsh realities of war and the determination of the Allied forces to protect their interests during a time of great conflict. The temporary bridge at Zeebrugge stands as a symbol of resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
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