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WW1 - HMS E13 British submarine - Aground and attacked
WW1 - HMS E13 was a British E class submarine. Due to a compass failure, it ran aground on the Danish Island of Saltholm in the Oresund. It was then attacked by German torpedo boats on 19th August 1915 off Copenhagen, Denmark. Some men are seen here to be overboard and drowning, as others look on from the E13. Date: 1915
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This haunting image captures the moment of crisis on board the HMS E13, a British E-class submarine, during the First World War. On the fateful day of August 19, 1915, off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark, the submarine ran aground on the Danish Island of Saltholm due to a compass failure. The misfortune did not end there, as German torpedo boats soon appeared on the scene, launching relentless attacks against the stranded vessel. In this poignant photograph, men can be seen jumping into the cold waters of the Oresund, attempting to escape the imminent danger. Some are shown struggling in the water, while others look on from the submarine with a mix of fear and despair. The water around the ship is churned with the wake of the torpedoes, and the air is filled with the deafening roar of explosions. The HMS E13, a symbol of British naval might, lay helplessly on the seabed, its once proud hull now vulnerable to the merciless assault of the enemy. The crew, who had bravely faced the perils of the deep, were now at the mercy of the elements and the Huns. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the fragility of even the most advanced military technology. This historical photograph, taken during the early days of underwater warfare, offers a glimpse into the raw and unforgiving realities of the First World War. It serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men who served on the front lines, both above and below the waves.
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