Amethyst Runs the Yangtse Gauntlet
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Amethyst Runs the Yangtse Gauntlet
Amethyst Runs the Yangtse Gauntlet. The Frigate returning fire soon after the start of her historic dash down to sea. Date: 1949
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Amethyst Runs the Yangtse Gauntlet: A Historic Dash Downstream Amidst Intense Fire (May 17, 1949) This evocative photograph captures the moment of high tension as HMS Amethyst, a British frigate, bravely navigates the treacherous waters of the Yangtse River in China during the Chinese Civil War. The date is May 17, 1949, and the Amethyst, under the command of Captain R.H.C. Hall, is making its way downstream to reach the safety of the South China Sea. The Yangtse Gauntlet, as this daring journey came to be known, was an ordeal that tested the mettle of the Amethyst and her crew. The Chinese Communist forces, determined to prevent the British from escaping, laid a gauntlet of artillery along the riverbanks. As soon as the Amethyst began her historic dash downstream, the Communist forces opened fire. In this image, we see the Amethyst returning fire, her artillery blasts illuminating the night sky. The ship's crew, undeterred, continues their mission, determined to reach the safety of the sea. The Yangtse Gauntlet was a testament to the bravery and resilience of the British Navy during a time of great political upheaval in China. The Amethyst's journey down the Yangtse River is a significant chapter in maritime history. This photograph, with its dramatic composition and tense atmosphere, offers a glimpse into the intense and dangerous world of naval warfare during the Chinese Civil War.
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