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British motor launch, Otranto Barrage, WW1
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British motor launch, Otranto Barrage, WW1
A British motor launch built in 1915, part of a flotilla which took part in the Otranto Barrage, an allied naval blockade in the Adriatic during the First World War. Date: 1915-1917
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Adriatic Allied Barrage Blockade Flotilla Otranto War Time Ww 1
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This striking image captures the British motor launch Otranto Barrage, a vital component of the Allied naval blockade in the Adriatic during World War I. Built in 1915, this motor launch was part of a flotilla that played a crucial role in the Otranto Barrage, a defensive measure designed to prevent the Central Powers from using the Adriatic Sea to supply their forces in the Balkans and Italy. The launch, with its powerful motor and armed with machine guns, was manned by a brave crew who faced numerous challenges, including rough seas and enemy attacks. The Otranto Barrage was in operation from 1915 to 1917, and its success helped to limit the Central Powers' naval activity in the Adriatic, contributing significantly to the Allied war effort. This photograph, taken during that period, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities and heroism of the maritime warfare during World War I.
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