Minelayer Collection
"From RMS Orvieto to UC-5: Exploring the World of Minelayers" The RMS Orvieto, an Orient Line Steamer turned minelayer during World War I
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"From RMS Orvieto to UC-5: Exploring the World of Minelayers" The RMS Orvieto, an Orient Line Steamer turned minelayer during World War I, played a crucial role in protecting Allied waters. HMS Boadicea, a formidable Boadicea-Class scout cruiser, transformed into a minelayer to defend British interests at sea. Step back in time with the haunting black and white photo of UC-5, a German First World War minelaying submarine that struck fear into enemy hearts. Witness history unfold through the captivating lithograph depicting the captured German minelaying submarine UC-5 in July 1916. Dive into action as underwater mines are laid strategically beneath the surface - an awe-inspiring chromolithograph capturing this dangerous task. Behold the might of a minelayer depicted in another lithograph - showcasing its strength and importance on naval battlefields throughout history. The heroic death of Captain Yenisei during the Russo-Japanese War reminds us of the sacrifices made by those who commanded Russian minelayers with unwavering bravery. In 1914, witness a German mine layer leaving port with her deadly cargo exposed on deck - an ominous sight signaling impending danger for unsuspecting foes. H. M. S Glowworm's sinking in 1940 serves as a poignant reminder of how even mighty vessels can fall victim to enemy fire while performing their vital mine-laying duties. Explore the intricate details etched onto Realistic Travels Publishers' artwork depicting the conning tower of a mine-laying German U-boat from World War I era (1914-1918). Transport yourself back to 1881 and relive "The Action of Nikolai Skrydlov on Danube, " where Russian minelayers defended their nation's interests with unwavering resolve.