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Illustration, The Sea Mine, WW1
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Illustration, The Sea Mine, WW1
An illustration entitled The Sea Mine, depicting people drowned and drowning in the sea following their ship being hit and sunk by a mine during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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Drowned Drowning Dying Mine Sea Bed Sunk Under Water War Time Ww 1
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The Sea Mine: A Haunting Reminder of the Reality of War at Sea during World War 1 This poignant illustration, titled 'The Sea Mine,' depicts a tragic scene of human loss and the raw power of war at sea during World War 1. The image captures the moment a ship is hit and sunk by a mine, sending panic and chaos among the passengers and crew. As the ship goes down, people are seen drowning in the frigid water, their faces etched with terror and despair. The sea around them is filled with the bodies of those who have already succumbed to the water, creating an eerie underwater tableau. The backdrop of the illustration features a serene sea, with fish swimming peacefully in the distance, adding a stark contrast to the chaos unfolding in the foreground. The sea bed, once a tranquil resting place for marine life, is now a graveyard for the unfortunate souls who have met their end in this senseless conflict. The Great War at sea was a brutal and unforgiving battlefield, with mines being a particularly deadly weapon. These underwater explosives were often laid indiscriminately, targeting both military and civilian vessels alike. The Sea Mine serves as a haunting reminder of the human cost of this war, with the innocent lives lost forever in the depths of the ocean. This powerful illustration, created during the war years (1914-1918), is a poignant testament to the reality of war and the sacrifice of those who were caught up in its destructive wake. It is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the enduring impact of war on individuals and communities.
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