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Survivors of the Amphion
Begg, S, 1914, Press cutting, Reproduction
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Survivors of the Amphion
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Survivors of the Amphion
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From the Illustrated London News published August 15th 1914. Drawing by S. Begg from a sketch by Norman Wilkinson.
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Begg, S
Date
1914
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39.6 x 45.4 cm
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The first major loss to Germany in World War One was the sinking of the scout cruiser Amphion after hitting a mine in the North Sea. 150 British Sailors were killed in the sinking as were 16 German prisoners of war. This sketch shows some of the survivors arriving on shore after being rescued.
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