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Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
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Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Sunken warship HMS Vindictive, Ostend, Belgium, World War I, 1918. A cruiser launcehed in 1897, HMS Vindictive was modified in 1918 with her guns replaced by howitzers, flame throwers and mortars to launch attacks on the German-held Belgian Channel ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend. She was heavily damaged in the first raid on Zeebrugge on 23rd April and was then sunk as a blockship during the Second Ostend Raid on 10th May. Stereoscopic card detail
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This print captures the haunting image of the sunken warship HMS Vindictive in Ostend, Belgium during World War I. The artist, Realistic Travels Publishers, skillfully portrays the immense damage inflicted upon this once mighty cruiser launched in 1897. In a desperate attempt to launch attacks on the German-held Belgian Channel ports of Zeebrugge and Ostend, HMS Vindictive underwent extensive modifications in 1918. Her guns were replaced by howitzers, flame throwers, and mortars. However, her fate was sealed when she suffered heavy damage during the first raid on Zeebrugge on April 23rd. The Second Ostend Raid on May 10th marked her final chapter as she was deliberately sunk as a blockship. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by naval forces during this brutal conflict. The monochrome composition adds an eerie ambiance to the scene while emphasizing the magnitude of destruction caused by naval warfare. The print not only showcases historical significance but also highlights the importance of water transport and its role in military operations. Realistic Travels Publishers expertly captured this moment frozen in time through their meticulous attention to detail. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece of artistry from over a century ago, we are transported back to one of history's most tumultuous periods - World War I - where bravery clashed with devastation amidst turbulent waters off Belgium's coast.
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