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WW1 - Sinking Svionia the merchantman - Baltics Sea, 1915
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WW1 - Sinking Svionia the merchantman - Baltics Sea, 1915
WW1 - The first German merchant ship victim Svionia, was sunk by the gunfire off Sassnitz in the western Baltic. The men from two smaller boats and a submarine, watch the marchantman as it bursts into black smoke and flames. Date: 1915
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Baltic Merchant Merchantman Shipping Sinking Sinks Submarine Submarines Watch Watches Watching Baltics
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This evocative image captures the moment of tragedy as the German merchantman Svionia is sunk by enemy fire in the Baltic Sea during World War I. The year is 1915, and the scene unfolds off the coast of Sassnitz. In the foreground, two small boats and a submarine are seen approaching the stricken vessel as it bursts into black smoke and flames. The men aboard the smaller vessels watch intently as the merchantman, once a symbol of commerce and prosperity, meets its demise. The water around them is calm, yet the tension in the air is palpable. The First World War brought about a significant shift in the balance of power at sea, with submarines emerging as a formidable weapon. The sinking of the Svionia marked one of the earliest victories for the German submarine fleet, which would go on to wreak havoc on Allied shipping lines in the coming years. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as well as the destructive power of technology. It offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in history, when the world was forever changed by the events of the Great War. The image is also a testament to the bravery and determination of the men who witnessed the sinking of the Svionia, who risked their lives to report on the events as they unfolded.
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