| Accession Number | C01893 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Glass original half plate negative |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Ottoman Empire: Turkey, Dardanelles, Gallipoli, Anzac Area (Gallipoli), Anzac Beaches Area |
| Date made | May 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The Royal Navy battleship HMS Canopus tows away HMS Albion, which had gone aground near the ...
Description
The Royal Navy battleship HMS Canopus tows away HMS Albion, which had gone aground near the headland known as Gaba Tepe. While aground, HMS Albion came under fire from Turkish batteries and she defended herself with all her guns. HMS Canopus spent three hours towing her to safety.