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Arming the Ulster Volunteer Force: Gun-running scenes at Lar
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Arming the Ulster Volunteer Force: Gun-running scenes at Lar
The scene at Larne(20 miles from Belfast), where over 200 tons of guns and ammunitions were unloaded from the disguised steamer Mountjoy by the Ulster Volunteer Force, for use by anti-home rule faction. Over 600 cars queued up on the shore to carry the cargo away to Ulster. The island Magee can be seen in the foreground
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Ammunitions Disguised Guns Illicit Larne Magee Running Steamer Ulster Volunteer
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Arming the Ulster Volunteer Force: A Historical Night at Larne Harbor, 1914 This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Irish history as the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) prepared for action against home rule in this scene at Larne Harbor, 20 miles from Belfast. In the dead of night, over 200 tons of guns and ammunitions were unloaded from the disguised steamer Mountjoy, hidden amongst the cargo of a seemingly innocuous merchant vessel. The clandestine operation was a crucial step in arming the anti-home rule faction, who sought to resist the implementation of home rule in Ulster. The island of Magee can be seen in the foreground, its silhouette starkly contrasting against the moonlit sea. The coastline is illuminated by the flickering lights of the assembled cars, over 600 of which queued up on the shore, ready to carry the cargo away to Ulster. The tension in the air is palpable, as the UVF, a paramilitary organization, fortified themselves for the impending conflict. The successful gun-running operation at Larne Harbor marked a turning point in the struggle for Irish self-determination. The events of that night in 1914 set the stage for the outbreak of the Irish Rebellion and the eventual establishment of the Irish Free State. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex and tumultuous history of Ireland and the sacrifices made by those who fought for their beliefs.
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