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The Dogger Bank Incident or Russian Outrage
The Dogger Bank Incident (or Russian Outrage ) occured on the 22nd October 1904, when the Russian Fleet (sailing to reinforce the 1st Pacific Squadron stationed at Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War) mistook 48 harmless British trawlers at Dogger Bank for an Imperial Japanese Navy force, leading to the loss of life of three British seamen, two by drowning and one from shock a year later. This card shows the damaged trawler Mino and its crew, lucky to have returned to port alive. Date: 1904
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22nd Baltic Bank Crew Damage Damaged Dogger Fishermen Friendly Hull Incident Innocent Mino Outrage Russo Trawler Victims Paranoia
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October 1904: A Moment of Paranoia at Sea - The Dogger Bank Incident This poignant photograph captures the aftermath of an unfortunate incident that took place on October 22, 1904, in the North Sea, near the Dogger Bank. The Russian Fleet, en route to reinforce the 1st Pacific Squadron stationed at Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War, was sailing under the shadow of heightened tensions and suspicion. In the midst of this tense atmosphere, the Russian ships mistook 48 harmless British trawlers for an Imperial Japanese Navy force. The ensuing chaos resulted in the tragic loss of three British seamen - two from drowning and one from the shock of the encounter a year later. The damaged trawler, Mino, is seen here, its hull scarred from the encounter. The crew, a mix of relief and shock, stands near their vessel, fortunate to have returned to port alive. This incident, known as the Dogger Bank Incident or the Russian Outrage, serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of paranoia and misunderstanding during times of war. The Baltic Sea, once a hub of peaceful fishing activities, became a battleground, where the line between friend and foe was blurred, and innocent fishermen paid the price. This photograph, a testament to the human cost of war, is a poignant reminder of the need for clear communication and understanding in times of conflict.
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