Entrance to the docks, Portsmouth
Entrance to the docks, Portsmouth
Entrance to the docks at Portsmouth, where Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb (1909-1956) disappeared on 19 April 1956. Crabb was a British Royal Naval frogman and MI6 diver (some would say sabotage agent and alleged double agent), who disappeared during a reconnaissance mission investigating the Soviet cruiser Ordzhonikidze in Portsmouth Harbour. A body was found months later, but it was difficult to identify as the head and hands were missing. Date: 1972
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Agent Buster Crabb Cruiser Disappeared Diver Double Frogman Investigating Kenneth Lieutenant Lionel Mission Ordkhonikidze Ordzhonikidze Phillip Portsmouth Reconnaissance Soviet Ussr
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This print captures the entrance to the docks in Portsmouth, a place shrouded in mystery and intrigue. It was at this very spot that Lieutenant Commander Lionel Kenneth Phillip Buster Crabb vanished without a trace on 19 April 1956. Known for his roles as a British Royal Naval frogman and MI6 diver, Crabb's disappearance during a top-secret reconnaissance mission investigating the Soviet cruiser Ordzhonikidze sent shockwaves through the intelligence community. Some speculate that Crabb may have been more than just an ordinary officer, suggesting he had ties to espionage and even worked as a double agent. The circumstances surrounding his vanishing remain clouded in secrecy, leaving room for countless theories and speculation. Years later, in 1972, a body was discovered but proved difficult to identify due to missing hands and head. This discovery only added further layers of enigma to an already perplexing tale. The photograph serves as both a historical artifact and a reminder of the mysteries that lie beneath these waters. It invites us to ponder what truly happened on that fateful day when Crabb ventured into Portsmouth Harbour on his ill-fated mission. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to the tense atmosphere of Cold War espionage where every shadow concealed secrets waiting to be uncovered.
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