HMS Caradoc, British light cruiser, post-WW1
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HMS Caradoc, British light cruiser, post-WW1
HMS Caradoc, British Caledon group C-class light cruiser, launched 1916, part of the Grand Fleet during the latter part of the First World War, also served in the Second World War, decommissioned 1946. Seen here in firing action in the Baltic shortly after the end of the war, the crew wearing warm overcoats with hoods.
December 1918
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Action Artillery Baltic Caledon Crew Cruiser Cruisers Deck Firing Guns Hoods Over Coats Caradoc December Ww 1
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This evocative photograph captures the HMS Caradoc, a British Caledon C-class light cruiser, engaged in firing action in the Baltic Sea shortly after the end of the First World War in December 1918. The Caradoc, launched in 1916, was a key component of the Grand Fleet during the latter stages of the war and went on to serve in the Second World War before being decommissioned in 1946. In this image, the crew members can be seen bundled up against the cold Baltic winter, donning warm overcoats with hoods as they man the deck guns. The smoke rising from the ship's guns adds to the sense of intensity and action, while the calm water and clear sky in the background provide a striking contrast. The HMS Caradoc and her crew were part of a larger British naval presence in the Baltic following the end of the war, aimed at maintaining order and stability in the region. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the courage and determination of the sailors who served aboard these ships during the tumultuous years of the 20th century." (c) Imperial War Museum/Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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