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The 27, 000 ton German battlecruiser Derfelinger, scuttled ater the 1914-1918 War
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The 27, 000 ton German battlecruiser Derfelinger, scuttled ater the 1914-1918 War
The 27, 000 ton German battlecruiser " Derfelinger", scuttled ater the 1914-1918 War and recently raised from Scapa Flow, has been towed upside down from scupper to the Clyde, where she is to be broken up in a scrapyard.
Picture shows: the upturned hull of the boat being put into position against the floating dock on the Clyde where she is to be broken up.
13 September 1946
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Media ID 10976581
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1940s Industry Nineteen Forties Ship Shipping
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history as the 27,000-ton German battlecruiser Derfelinger is transported upside down from Scapa Flow to the Clyde. Having been scuttled after the devastating 1914-1918 War, this colossal vessel has recently been raised and is now destined for a scrapyard. The image showcases the immense scale of this once-mighty warship as its upturned hull is carefully maneuvered into position against a floating dock on the Clyde. The sheer size of the boat serves as a reminder of its former glory and power, now reduced to an abandoned relic waiting to be dismantled. Taken on September 13th, 1946, during the mid-twentieth century era, this monochrome snapshot exudes an air of industrial prowess. It symbolizes both triumph and tragedy - a testament to human innovation in shipbuilding but also a stark reminder of the destruction caused by war. As we gaze upon this powerful visual representation, we are reminded not only of historical events but also of our ability to learn from them. This photograph encapsulates an important chapter in maritime history while serving as a poignant reminder that even great vessels can meet their end.
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