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Picture shows Sea Venture after it was a attacked by a German U-boat of the Kriegsmarine
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Picture shows Sea Venture after it was a attacked by a German U-boat of the Kriegsmarine
Picture shows Sea Venture after it was a attacked by a German U-boat of the Kriegsmarine in the English waters of the North Sea during the Second World War.
Funnel, bridge and lifeboats were wrecked and the crew took to the boats before being rescued by the RAF.
The U-boat continued to fire on the sinking ship but submerged immediately when an RAF British seaplane appeared.The pilot of the plane directed the lifeboats to come and pick them the crew up.
24th February 1940
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
England
Media ID 21903067
© Mirrorpix
Armed Forces Attack North Sea Sea War
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This print takes us back to a significant moment during the Second World War. The image showcases the aftermath of an intense attack on the Sea Venture, a ship sailing through the English waters of the North Sea. A German U-boat from the Kriegsmarine had mercilessly targeted this vessel, leaving its funnel, bridge, and lifeboats in ruins. Incredibly, amidst chaos and destruction, the brave crew managed to escape onto lifeboats before being rescued by none other than the Royal Air Force (RAF). As they awaited their fate on these small boats, an RAF British seaplane suddenly appeared on the horizon. With precision and heroism, its pilot directed these stranded sailors towards safety. However, even as hope seemed within reach for those aboard Sea Venture's lifeboats, danger still lurked beneath them. The relentless U-boat continued firing upon their sinking ship until it abruptly submerged upon spotting the RAF seaplane. Undeterred by this threat from below or any lingering fear in their hearts, these courageous men rowed towards salvation under guidance from above. This powerful photograph serves as a testament to both human resilience and wartime camaraderie. It encapsulates not only a specific event but also symbolizes countless similar stories that unfolded during World War II – tales of survival against all odds and acts of selflessness amid chaos. Preserved through Memory Lane Prints' lens is a poignant reminder of our shared history and collective strength in times of adversity.
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