Monochrome Warships
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Posting naval images from the 20th century that I accumulated from auction sites during lockdown.
Served in two navies before it was sold to Argentina.
July 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Served in two navies before it was sold to Argentina.
I loaned my copy to my Dad and he's never given it back. I guess a) he really likes it, and b) I'd better get another copy.
July 5, 2025 at 9:54 PM
I loaned my copy to my Dad and he's never given it back. I guess a) he really likes it, and b) I'd better get another copy.
Lock, Sock & Two Smoking Barrels
May 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Lock, Sock & Two Smoking Barrels
Glowworm lost her bow, drifted away & her boilers exploded shortly after, taking many of her crew with her.
Her commander Lt Cdr Gerard Roope, drowned during rescue. He received a posthumous VC, partially on the recommendation of Hipper's commander.
Source Associated Press photo.
#NavalHistory
Her commander Lt Cdr Gerard Roope, drowned during rescue. He received a posthumous VC, partially on the recommendation of Hipper's commander.
Source Associated Press photo.
#NavalHistory
April 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Glowworm lost her bow, drifted away & her boilers exploded shortly after, taking many of her crew with her.
Her commander Lt Cdr Gerard Roope, drowned during rescue. He received a posthumous VC, partially on the recommendation of Hipper's commander.
Source Associated Press photo.
#NavalHistory
Her commander Lt Cdr Gerard Roope, drowned during rescue. He received a posthumous VC, partially on the recommendation of Hipper's commander.
Source Associated Press photo.
#NavalHistory