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HMS Caradoc, British light cruiser, Reval, post-WW1
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HMS Caradoc, British light cruiser, Reval, post-WW1
HMS Caradoc, British Caledon group C-class light cruiser, launched 1916, part of the Grand Fleet during the latter part of the First World War. Seen here in the Baltic shortly after the end of the war, with the town of Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia) in the background. She had recently captured the Bolshevik destroyer Avtroil. Date: circa December 1918
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Baltic Bolshevik Caledon Capture Captured Cruiser Cruisers Destroyer Estonia Reval Tallinn Caradoc December Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the HMS Caradoc, a British Caledon C-class light cruiser, anchored in the Baltic Sea off the coast of Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia) in December 1918. Fresh from her role in the Grand Fleet during the latter stages of World War 1, the Caradoc had recently made headlines with her daring capture of the Bolshevik destroyer Avtroil. The image presents a striking contrast between the modern warship and the quaint, snow-covered town in the background, offering a glimpse into the transitional period between the Great War and the new era that was dawning. The HMS Caradoc, launched in 1916, was a formidable vessel, boasting a top speed of 32 knots and an impressive armament of twelve 6-inch guns. Her successful capture of the Avtroil marked a significant victory in the British efforts to maintain control over the Baltic Sea during the chaotic aftermath of the war. This photograph is a testament to the historical significance of the HMS Caradoc and the pivotal role she played in shaping the political landscape of the region.
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