| Accession Number | H12420 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Deutsche Reichsarchiv |
| Place made | Atlantic Ocean: North Sea |
| Date made | 24 January 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Crew members of the German Navy armoured cruiser SMS Blucher escaping down the side of the ship ...
Description
Crew members of the German Navy armoured cruiser SMS Blucher escaping down the side of the ship as it settles prior to sinking after Blucher had received the concentrated fire of the British battle cruiser squadron during the Battle of Dogger Bank. Survivors cling to the ship's hull. Two of her 8.2 inch gun turrets are trained outboard.