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WW1 - Captured UC5 U-Boat in the River Thames
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WW1 - Captured UC5 U-Boat in the River Thames
WW1 - UC-5 was a German Type UC minelayer submarine or U-boat in the German Imperial Navy during World War I. Seen here moored up on the banks of the River Thames following capture. She was commissioned into the German Imperial Navy on 19th June 1915 as SM UC-5. She served in World War I under the command of Herbert Pustkuchen (June 1915 - December 1915) and Ulrich Mohrbutter (December 1915 - April 1916). Date: circa 1917
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This evocative photograph captures the moment when the German Type UC minelayer submarine UC-5, a formidable U-boat from the Imperial Navy during World War I, was moored up on the banks of the River Thames following its capture. Commissioned into the German Imperial Navy on 19th June 1915 as SM UC-5, this submarine served in the conflict under the command of two German officers: Herbert Pustkuchen (June 1915 - December 1915) and Ulrich Mohrbutter (December 1915 - April 1916). The UC-5 was a significant addition to the German naval forces, capable of laying mines in enemy waters to disrupt shipping lanes and weaken the morale of the opposing forces. The date of this photograph is estimated to be circa 1917, a pivotal year in the war. The image shows the UC-5 proudly displaying the German Imperial Navy flag, a stark reminder of its former allegiance. The presence of the UC-5 in the River Thames was a testament to the reach and impact of the German naval forces during the war. The capture of this submarine was a significant victory for the Allied forces and a morale-boosting moment in the long and arduous conflict. The 20th century was a time of great upheaval and transformation, and this photograph provides a unique glimpse into the history of a pivotal moment during the First World War. The image of the UC-5, with its imposing presence and the backdrop of the River Thames and its iconic bridge, serves as a poignant reminder of the naval battles and strategies that shaped the course of the war.
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