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Pinnaces landing marines at Ostend, WW1
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Pinnaces landing marines at Ostend, WW1
Pinnaces landing sailors at Ostend during the early part of the First World War. Civilians wave to them from above. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of connection between the war-weary soldiers of the Royal Navy and the resilient civilians of Ostend, Belgium, during the early days of the First World War in 1914. The image shows a flotilla of pinnaces, small, fast boats, skillfully navigating the choppy waters as they approach the Belgian coastline. Sailors in uniform, some clinging to ropes for support, leap from the boats and wade ashore, greeted by waves and cheers from the crowd gathered on the cliffs above. The people of Ostend, despite the hardships and uncertainties of war time, extend a warm welcome to these brave men, offering a brief respite from the harsh realities of the battlefield. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human spirit's ability to find hope and connection amidst the chaos and turmoil of war. The image, taken in the Great War's early days in 1914, is a testament to the enduring bond between the military and the civilian population, and the unwavering courage and determination of both.
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