England. February 1917. Royal Navy destroyer Bittern towing transport ship Argyllshire (A8) ...

Accession Number H12114
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Copyright

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Description

England. February 1917. Royal Navy destroyer Bittern towing transport ship Argyllshire (A8) towards Plymouth after the ship had been hit by a torpedo on 5 February 1917. Argyllshire arrived at Plymouth with only her bows above water. (Donor Mrs F.C. Funnell)