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British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ursula returns home to Britain after spending the last
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British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ursula returns home to Britain after spending the last
British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ursula returns home to Britain after spending the last six days and nights sailing " blind" with her periscope smashed after being rammed by an enemy destroyer in Mediterranean waters.
Picture shows: Chief Petty Officer V.J. Hutchins of Plymouth, the Ursula coxswain, beside the Jolly flag displayed in the conning tower.
Circa February 1941
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Reach PLC
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England
Media ID 21893122
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Flag Flags Jolly Roger Navy Royal Navy Sailors Skull And Crossbones Submarine War At Sea
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This powerful print captures the resilience and determination of the British Royal Navy submarine HMS Ursula during World War II. After enduring a harrowing ordeal in Mediterranean waters, where she was rammed by an enemy destroyer, this remarkable vessel returns home to Britain. The image showcases Chief Petty Officer V. J. Hutchins, the Ursula coxswain, standing proudly beside the Jolly flag displayed in the conning tower. The significance of this moment cannot be overstated. For six days and nights, HMS Ursula sailed "blind" with her periscope smashed, yet her crew never wavered in their duty to protect their homeland. This photograph serves as a testament to their unwavering courage and commitment amidst the chaos of war. Intriguingly captured circa February 1941, it transports us back to a pivotal era when nations were embroiled in conflict on an unprecedented scale. It reminds us of the sacrifices made by countless sailors who risked their lives at sea for freedom and peace. The presence of flags – including the iconic Jolly Roger with its skull and crossbones motif – symbolizes both defiance against adversity and unity among comrades-in-arms. These symbols evoke emotions ranging from fearlessness to camaraderie within those who served aboard HMS Ursula. As we reflect upon this historical image from Memory Lane Prints, let us honor those brave individuals who fought valiantly during World War II's naval battles while cherishing our hard-won freedoms today
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