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WW1 - RMS Laconia torpedoed, 25th February 1917
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WW1 - RMS Laconia torpedoed, 25th February 1917
WW1 - RMS Laconia was a Cunard ocean liner torpedoed by SM U-50 while returning from the USA to England with passengers. The first torpedo struck the liner, but did not sink her. Twenty minutes later, a second torpedo exploded. Rescue boats with passengers are seen here rowing away from the liner, as they watch her sink from a distance. Date: 1917
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Cunard Escape Exploded Explodes Explosion Fifty Laconia Passengers Rescue Rowing Sink Sinking Sinks Struck Torpedo Torpedoed Uboat Watch Watching Liner
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the torpedoing of RMS Laconia, a Cunard ocean liner, by German U-boat SM U-50 on February 25, 1917. The first torpedo struck the liner, but it did not sink. However, twenty minutes later, a second torpedo exploded, causing the ship to sink rapidly. In the image, passengers and crew can be seen frantically rowing away from the sinking vessel, their faces etched with fear and determination. The sea around them is dotted with other rescue boats, as the survivors watch the once majestic liner slip beneath the waves. The First World War, also known as the Great War, saw the use of submarines as deadly weapons against merchant and military ships. The sinking of RMS Laconia was a tragic reminder of the devastating impact of these underwater attacks, which claimed the lives of hundreds of innocent civilians and soldiers. This historical photograph is a poignant testament to the bravery and resilience of those on board, and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal period in world history.
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