WW1 US Navy 1918 Submarine Chaser Detachment 2 Entering Gibraltar Strait Photo

Description: This photo is from a collection of original WW1 US Navy photographs acquired from an estate. Many of these are extremely rare and have never come up for auction before. Type & Size: A 9x7 original photograph. Condition: Good to excellent condition for the age. Curling on most photographs as is typical of photographs from this era. This photograph captures a significant moment during World War I, specifically depicting a submarine chaser detachment entering the Gibraltar Strait in 1918. The image illustrates naval vessels navigating the bustling waters, showcasing the military vessels' role in maritime operations. The strait serves as a crucial maritime route with historical importance, linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea, and its strategic location was vital during the war. Submarine chasers were small, fast naval vessels designed to hunt and destroy submarines, playing a key role in coastal defense and convoy escorting. The operations conducted in and around the Gibraltar Strait were part of broader efforts to secure Allied shipping lanes in the Mediterranean against U-boat threats. The presence of Detachment Two indicates a coordinated effort amongst several groups to maintain security in these vital waters during wartime. Caption text on the back of the photo reads: "Sub. Chaser Detachment Two entering Gibraltar Strait."

Price: 44 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-23T15:43:46.000Z

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