Enemy submarine rammed in the Mediterranean: successive stages of action depicted in dramatic picture sequence

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Enemy submarine rammed in the Mediterranean: successive stages of action depicted in dramatic picture sequence

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These pictures show how the British destroyer Ithuriel rammed and sank within a few minutes the Italian submarine Cobalto. UPPER LEFT: Forcing the submarine to the surface by depth charges, the destroyer opened fire, scoring a direct hit on the conning tower. UPPER RIGHT: The Ithuriel approaching the Cobalto. Note members of the submarine’s crew in the water. LOWER LEFT: The Cobalto being rammed. This picture was taken at the moment of impact

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Date created

1943-03-31

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Auckland Weekly News

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/306421

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Naval warfare / Submarines / Cohalto (submarine) / Warships / Ithuriel (Warship) / Campaigns and battles - Mediterranean / World War, 1939-1945

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