WW1 - Zeppelin holding up Norwegian Vessel, North Sea, 1915
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WW1 - Zeppelin holding up Norwegian Vessel, North Sea, 1915
WW1 - An illustration from a German paper, showing a German airship holding up a Norwegian steamer, the Muyrek, in the North Sea. As seen in the image, a small boat has either been lowered from the Zeppelin to search the steamer, or has been lowered from the steamer by order of the Zeppelin for their crew. On top of the Zeppelin is a platform with a machine-gun and two men in charge who are on guard during the operation. Date: 1915
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Airship Crew Enemies Enemy Norwegian Operation Patrol Platform Rowing Search Searching Steamer Zeppelin
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image, published in a German newspaper in 1915, captures the tense and uncertain atmosphere of the North Sea during World War I. A German Zeppelin, a symbol of the enemy's advanced technology, is shown holding up a Norwegian steamer, the Muyrek, in the background. The smaller boat, either lowered from the Zeppelin or the steamer, is engaged in a search operation, possibly for enemy submarines or supplies. The platform on top of the Zeppelin, equipped with a machine-gun and two armed men, underscores the military intent of the encounter. The Norwegian flag flying from the steamer is a reminder of the complex web of alliances and neutralities that crisscrossed Europe during the war. The rowing boat and the calm waters add a sense of stillness to the scene, but the overall impression is one of unease and potential danger. This historical photograph offers a unique glimpse into the naval warfare of the First World War and the innovative tactics employed by both sides.
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