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The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
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The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The HMT Royal Edward, c1915, (c1920). The British Transport Royal Edward, sunk by a German submarine in the Aegean, with a loss of over 1000 lives, August 14, 1915. The HMT (Hired Military Transport) Royal Edward was a passenger ship of the Canadian Northern Steamship Company, used for transporting Commonwealth troops. She was torpedoed by a German U-boat, and sank with a large loss of life. From " The Great World War - A History" Volume IV, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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The HMT Royal Edward - A Tragic Tale of Loss and Sacrifice
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. This poignant print captures the ill-fated HMT Royal Edward, a passenger ship that met its tragic end during the First World War. The image, taken around 1915 and later printed in Frank A Mumby's historical volume "The Great World War - A History" serves as a haunting reminder of the devastating consequences of war. Operated by the Canadian Northern Steamship Company, this majestic ocean liner was repurposed as a Hired Military Transport to ferry Commonwealth troops across treacherous waters. However, on that fateful day of August 14th, 1915, disaster struck when a German submarine torpedoed the vessel in the Aegean Sea. Over 1000 lives were lost in this heart-wrenching event. The photograph showcases both the grandeur and vulnerability of this once-majestic ship. Its towering presence against an expansive backdrop of water symbolizes human ambition and progress amidst turbulent times. Yet, it also serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly invincible structures can succumb to destruction at any moment. As we gaze upon this historic relic captured by an unknown creator, let us honor those who perished aboard the HMT Royal Edward – brave souls who made unimaginable sacrifices for their countries during one of history's darkest chapters. May their memory endure through photographs like these – testaments to our collective past and reminders to strive for peace in our present and future endeavors.
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