| Accession Number | F00078 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Film |
| Measurement | 16 min 30 sec |
| Object type | Actuality footage, Short film |
| Physical description | 35mm/b&w/silent |
| Place made | Belgium: Ostende, Belgium: Zeebrugge |
| Date made | April 1918; May 1918 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
The story of HMS Vindictive at Ostend {sic}
Description
Some of the ships and personnel involved in attacks upon the German submarine bases at Zeebrugge and Ostende in April and May 1918. HMS Vindictive was severely damaged in the Zeebrugge raid and was then used as a block ship to close the port of Ostende - this action being only partially successful. Identified personnel are Vice Admiral Sir Roger Keyes, Commodore Hubert Lynes CMG, Lieutenant Commander F H Sandford, RN, Commander G H Clark, RN and Commander Hamilton Benn, RNVR DSO, MP.
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Video of The story of HMS Vindictive at Ostend {sic} (video)