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HMS Hermes
The British ship HMS Hermes which was torpedoed by a German submarine in October 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the tragic sinking of HMS Hermes, a British transport ship that met its end in the icy waters of the North Sea during the early days of World War I. The date was October 14, 1914, and the cause was a single torpedo from a German submarine. The HMS Hermes, a former passenger liner that had been converted into a transport vessel for the Royal Navy, was on a mission to bring much-needed supplies to the British Expeditionary Force in France. With a crew of over 400 men and a cargo of 4,000 tons of essential supplies, the ship was a valuable asset to the Allied war effort. But as the HMS Hermes sailed through the North Sea, it was suddenly struck by a torpedo from the German submarine U-9. The impact was catastrophic, causing the ship to sink within just 20 minutes. The crew and passengers had little time to react, and many were unable to escape before the ship went down. This photograph shows the aftermath of the sinking, with the wreckage of the HMS Hermes visible in the water. The scene is one of chaos and devastation, with debris scattered across the surface and the desperate cries of survivors ringing through the air. The image is a stark reminder of the brutal realities of war and the sacrifices made by those who served on the front lines. The sinking of the HMS Hermes was a significant loss for the British Navy and the Allied war effort. But it also served as a rallying cry for the British people, who were determined to fight on in the face of adversity. The memory of the HMS Hermes and its brave crew lives on, a testament to the courage and resilience of those who served in the early days of World War I.
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