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| Picture No | 10944110 |
| Date | 1916 |
| Description | WW1 - SS 'Sussex' torpedoed, 24th March 1916 |
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WW1 - SS 'Sussex' was on a voyage from Folkestone to Dieppe when she was torpedoed by SM UB-29. The ship was severely damaged, with the entire bow forward of the bridge blown off. The 'Sussex' remained afloat and was eventually towed stern-first into Boulogne harbour.
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| Source | Unattributed photograph, in L'Illustration, 1916 |
| Credit | Mary Evans Picture Library |
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