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View of Bruges Canal, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
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View of Bruges Canal, Zeebrugge, Belgium, WW1
View of the Bruges Canal at the sea port of Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War, around the time of the Zeebrugge Raid (23 April 1918). Taken at low tide, it shows three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid and Iphigenia, which were filled with concrete and sunk to create a barrier. The port was used as a base by the German navy. Date: circa 1918
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Belgian Bruges Canal Cruiser Cruisers Filled Intrepid Iphigenia Raid Thetis Zeebrugge War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the View of Bruges Canal at Zeebrugge, Belgium, during the First World War, around the time of the historic Zeebrugge Raid on 23 April 1918. Taken at low tide, the image reveals three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid, and Iphigenia, which had been filled with concrete and deliberately sunk to create a barrier against the German navy's advances into the English Channel. The port of Zeebrugge had become a significant base for the German navy, and the British military sought to disrupt their operations by blocking the entrance to the canal. The sinking of these cruisers was a daring and innovative tactic employed by the Royal Navy to protect Allied shipping and prevent the German U-boats from launching attacks on merchant vessels. The photograph offers a striking reminder of the wartime landscape and the ingenuity of the military strategies employed during the Great War. The three old British cruisers, HMS Thetis, Intrepid, and Iphigenia, now lie submerged in the canal, their once proud silhouettes transformed into formidable obstacles. The tranquil waters of the canal, dotted with the masts of sunken ships, contrast sharply with the turbulent history of the region during that time. This photograph is a poignant testament to the sacrifices made during the First World War and the determination of the Allied forces to protect their interests. It is a powerful reminder of the historical significance of the port of Zeebrugge and the role it played in the larger context of the Great War.
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