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The MV DomalaAseen here beached betweenAHurst CastleAandAThe NeedlesA in the Solent on 6
The MV Domalaseen here beached betweenHurst CastleandThe Needles in the Solent on 6 March 1940. Following an attack on her by a Heinkel HE 111 of KG26 on the 2nd March 1940. The vessel was hit by two sticks of bombs, setting the ship alight. A total of 108 of the 291 people on board the ship were killed. InIndia, there was public anger towards Germany as a result of the attack. Eighty-one of those killed were Indian seamen being repatriated from Germany
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Southampton
England
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Media ID 21902983
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1939 Boat Italian Liner Ship Vessel Wreck Wreckage War And Conflict
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The MV Domala - A Tragic Reminder of War's Toll on Innocent Lives
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. This poignant print captures the haunting aftermath of the devastating attack on the MV Domala, an Italian liner caught in the crosshairs of World War Two. On that fateful day, March 6,1940, this once majestic vessel found itself beached between Hurst Castle and The Needles in the Solent. Just days prior, a Heinkel HE 111 bomber from KG26 had mercilessly targeted her with two sticks of bombs. The heart-wrenching consequences were evident as flames engulfed the ship, claiming the lives of 108 individuals out of its total complement of 291 passengers and crew members. Among those lost were eighty-one Indian seamen who had been repatriated from Germany. This tragedy sparked public anger towards Germany in India. In this evocative image captured by Mirrorpix during the turbulent era of war and conflict, we witness both wreckage and resilience. The shattered remains serve as a stark reminder that innocent lives are often caught up in larger geopolitical struggles beyond their control. As we gaze upon this solemn scene frozen in time, let us remember not only those who perished but also reflect upon our collective responsibility to strive for peace amidst chaos. May this photograph stand as a testament to human suffering caused by war—a call to honor their memory by working tirelessly towards a world where such tragedies become mere relics confined to history books.
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