Periscopied in the North Sea 1916
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Periscopied in the North Sea 1916
An unfortunate experience of a German u-boat coming up to the surface underneath a sleeping fisherman in his rowing boat. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans Date: 1916
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Media ID 14143045
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Fisherman Heath Robinson Sleeping Submarine Submarines Underneath
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Caption: A Humorous Encounter in the North Sea, 1916: In this intriguing and humorous print from the archives, we witness an unexpected encounter between a German U-boat and a British fisherman named William Heath, as depicted in a satirical cartoon by the renowned illustrator, W. Heath Robinson. The scene unfolds in the turbulent waters of the North Sea during World War I. As the German submarine, the "U-Boat," surfaces, its periscope emerges just inches from the unsuspecting fisherman's rowing boat. The sleeping fisherman, oblivious to the imminent danger, continues to slumber peacefully, his fishing line dangling in the water. The submarine's crew, surprised by the close call, can be seen in the background, wide-eyed and astonished at their narrow escape from discovery. This whimsical illustration, titled "Periscopied," was published in the Illustrated London News (ILN) in 1916 and is courtesy of the Estate of Mrs. J.C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd. The print offers a rare glimpse into the lighter side of the Great War at sea, where even in the midst of conflict, moments of humor and serendipity could still be found. This historical image is a testament to the tenuous balance between danger and tranquility that existed during this period, and serves as a reminder of the human spirit's ability to find humor and lightness in the most unexpected of places.
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