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German U-Boat sinks Greek ship "India" in 1917 during World War I. U-Boat crew captures and examines sea turtles, in 1915.
Opening scene shows a tramp steamer listing to starboard.during World War 1. She displays "India, Greece" in large letters on her side. Slate indicates that an explosives technician from a U-Boat had climbed aboard and set charges on the Greek Steamer, "India" as she is stopped in the Atlantic during World War 1. The India is carrying a cargo of coal from Cardiff Wales, to Oran. The ship is seen listing. Smoke still rises from her stack. Slate states that the cross on the hull of the sinking "India" is the Greek national emblem. The ship sinks lower and finally slides out of sight, with smoke rising above the water from her exploding boilers. (Note: This German U-boat is the SM U-35, which was operating in the western approaches to the Straits of Gibraltar after leaving the Mediterranean on 11-12 April. It carried a professional cinematographer on board. Two years earlier, on June 12, 1915 , the U-35 also sank the British ship, "Crown of India." ) The next sequence shows an image of the German Daily Express newspaper for Monday May 10, 1915. Dead! it reports in bold print: The world has a duty to conduct a Hunt for turtles. Scene shifts to deck of surfaced German U-boat, showing a dinghy arriving alongside, from which several giant sea turtles are unloaded. Crew members examine the turtles on the deck of the submarine. At least one appears to be dead. Next scene shows lookouts on conning tower of the U-Boat, as they see smoke on the horizon. (The Imperial German Naval war flag is displayed on the conning tower.) The Captain calls for full speed ahead on both engines, and the controls show that being selected. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Liner Lusitania torpedoed by German Submarine (U-boat).
The SS Lusitania ocean liner leaves New York harbor on May 1, 1915. Crowds on the pier wave to passengers as they depart. Passengers wave back. "Lusitania" seen painted on the ship's hull. On May 8th, passengers are seen playing games on the deck of the Lusitania. The ship begins to rock and passengers seek safety when the torpedo strikes. Ship's officer directing passengers into life boats. Waves crashing over the wreckage of the Lusitania on the rocky coast of Ireland. Debris, including a lifeboat, strewn on the coast. Some of the survivors to the tragedy pose for the camera. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)
Royal British Navy fleet sailing, signalman uses semaphore flags (WW1)
A British Royal Navy fleet sails on the Atlantic Ocean in World War 1. A Royal Navy ship sails through rough waters. A British Royal Navy signalman uses his semaphore flags on deck. British Royal Navy warships. A ship’s captain taking notes. A Royal Naval Air Service biplane flies over fleet. A Royal Navy battleship. Naval artillery on deck. A battleship, sailing under the England flag, sails over a bridge. Royal Navy ship sailing through choppy waters.
Demonstration of hidden deck gun on the British 'Q' Boat 'Suffolk Coast' by crew and Lt Commander Auten
The British 'Q' Boat 'Suffolk Coast' at sea. Lieutenant Commander Auten, Victoria Cross(VC), Distinguished Service Cross(DSC) sits in ventilator. Auten poses with his crew members. Crew stands with hidden deck gun. Periscope at the deck of boat. Sailors open hidden deck gun. Four stack cruisers in sea. (World War i; World War 1; WWI; WW1)