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Picture shows 8, 441 tons The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off
Picture shows 8, 441 tons The Domala, an Italian Liner, after it was bombed off the English coast in 1939.
Domala was an 8, 441 ton cargo liner which was built in 1920 and launched as Magnava. Following damage sustained in an air attack in 1940, she was rebuilt as a cargo ship and renamed Empire Attendant. In 1942 she was torpedoed and sunk with the loss of all crew.
Actual date unknown.
Mirrorpix will suggest 31st December 1939
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
United Kingdom
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Media ID 21891132
© Mirrorpix
1939 Boat Italian Liner Ship Vessel Wreck Wreckage War And Conflict
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in history, capturing the aftermath of a devastating event. The image showcases the Italian Liner, Domala, after it was bombed off the English coast in 1939 during World War Two. With its colossal size of 8,441 tons, this once majestic vessel now lies wrecked and fragmented amidst the vast sea. Originally known as Magnava when it was built in 1920, this cargo liner faced numerous challenges throughout its existence. After sustaining damage from an air attack in 1940, it underwent reconstruction and was renamed Empire Attendant. However, fate had other plans for this ill-fated ship as it met its tragic end in 1942 when torpedoed and sunk with the loss of all crew members. The exact date of this photograph remains unknown; however, Mirrorpix suggests that it may have been taken on December 31st, 1939. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the destructive power unleashed during times of war and conflict. Memory Lane Prints brings forth historical moments like these through their collection of evocative images. As we delve into our past through photographs such as this one, we are reminded not only of the immense human cost but also how resilience can emerge even from wreckage.
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