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British drifters in harbour, Taranto, Italy, WW1
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British drifters in harbour, Taranto, Italy, WW1
British drifters which took part in the Otranto Barrage, an allied naval blockade in the Adriatic during the First World War, seen here at anchor in the harbour at Taranto, Italy. The boats were armed with six pound guns and depth charges, and formed part of a flotilla engaged in net sweeping against enemy submarines. Date: 1915-1917
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Adriatic Allied Anchor Barrage Blockade Charge Charges Depth Drifter Drifters Guns Otranto Pound Taranto War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the First World War, as British drifters lie at anchor in the harbour of Taranto, Italy. The drifters, part of an allied naval blockade known as the Otranto Barrage, were a vital component of the Allied efforts to protect the Mediterranean from enemy submarines. Dating from the period 1915-1917, these drifters were uniquely equipped for their role with six-pound guns and depth charges. The Otranto Barrage was the longest continuous naval blockade in history, stretching over 600 miles from the Straits of Otranto to the Dardanelles. The drifters, with their distinctive silhouettes, were an essential part of the flotilla engaged in net sweeping, clearing the way for larger ships to pass through the barrage. The harbour at Taranto provided a temporary respite for these brave crews, who faced constant danger as they patrolled the waters against the threat of enemy attack. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, providing a visual record of the vital role these drifters played in the Allied war effort during the First World War. Their presence in the harbour at Taranto is a testament to the determination and courage of the Allied forces, who worked tirelessly to protect the Mediterranean from the threat of enemy submarines.
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