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WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - Sinking of SMS Blucher
WW1 - Battle of Dogger Bank - A photograph showing the sinking of the German battle cruiser, SMS Blucher, after being shelled by the British in 1915. The crew can be seen clinging to the hull, others sliding into the water, and pouring from the bilge-keel. Above appears the wrecked tripod foremast and turret with guns tilted skyward. On the far right, smoke and flames are bursting from the ships torn side by Brtitsh shells. Blucher was the only warship to have sunk during the battle. Date: 1915
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This evocative photograph captures the final moments of the German battle cruiser SMS Blucher during the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1915. The image shows the devastating aftermath of the British naval attack, with crew members desperately clinging to the hull and sliding into the water below. The wrecked tripod foremast and turret, with guns tilted skyward, stand as a testament to the violence of the encounter. Smoke and flames billow from the torn side of the ship, a result of relentless British shelling. The Blucher was the only warship to sink during the battle, marking a significant victory for the Royal Navy. The courage and determination of the German sailors, evident in their efforts to abandon ship, contrast sharply with the destruction surrounding them. This powerful photograph offers a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the destructive power of naval warfare during World War I.
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