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Royal Navy submarine, HMS C31
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Royal Navy submarine, HMS C31
HMS C31 was a C-class submarine built by Vickers, Barrow for the Royal Navy. She was laid down on 7 January 1909 and was commissioned on 19 November 1909.
C31 was sunk by mines off the Belgian coast on 4 January 1915 whilst patrolling off Zeebrugge. There were no survivors
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This evocative photograph captures the proud and majestic presence of HMS C31, a C-class submarine of the Royal Navy, built by Vickers in Barrow-in-Furness. Laid down on the 7th of January 1909, and commissioned on the 19th of November that same year, HMS C31 was a testament to the technological advancements of the time. However, the serene image of this submarine belies the tragic fate that awaited her. During the First World War, on the 4th of January 1915, while on patrol off the Belgian coast near Zeebrugge, HMS C31 struck a mine. The explosion that followed resulted in the sinking of the submarine, taking the lives of all 28 crew members on board. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women of the Royal Navy during the Great War. The C-class submarines, like HMS C31, played a crucial role in the naval warfare of that era, and their legacy continues to inspire and intrigue us to this day. This photograph, with its haunting beauty and historical significance, is a testament to the indomitable spirit of those who served, and the enduring legacy of the Royal Navy's rich maritime history.
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