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German U-boat 49 hitting Giovanni Albanesi, WW1
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German U-boat 49 hitting Giovanni Albanesi, WW1
German U-boat 49 and crew in the foreground, with the Italian sailing ship the Giovanni Albanesi, which she had just set on fire in the Gulf of Naples during the First World War. Date: 19 March 1918
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This evocative photograph captures the intense moment of conflict between German U-boat 49 and the Italian sailing ship, Giovanni Albanesi, in the Gulf of Naples during the First World War on 19 March 1918. The German submarine, UB49, is prominently displayed in the foreground, with her crew members diligently manning the great artillery guns that had just moments before set the Italian ship ablaze. The smoke billows from the burning vessel, its crew scrambling to save what they can as the German submarine looms ominously in the background. The Mediterranean Sea stretches out beyond, its tranquil waters now disrupted by the violence of war. The crew of U-boat 49, clad in heavy coats and goggles, appear focused and determined, their faces set with the intensity of their mission. The Italian sailing ship, Giovanni Albanesi, was a valuable prize for the German forces, and the successful attack marked a significant victory for the German U-boat fleet in the Mediterranean. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of naval warfare during the First World War, and the courage and determination of the men who fought on the seas.
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