The Heroic Saga of SS River Clyde: A WW1 Icon Told Through the Accounts of Those Onboard

The SS River Clyde was a British cargo ship that was converted into an armed merchant cruiser during World War I. She served with distinction in the Royal Navy, taking part in several major battles and earning the respect of both her crew and her enemies.

The Wooden Horse of Gallipoli: The Heroic Saga of SS River Clyde, a WW1 Icon, Told Through the Accounts of Those Who Were There (Voices from the Past)

by Arthur Keaveney

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Language	:	English
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This book tells the story of the SS River Clyde, from her construction to her final fate, through the accounts of those who served on board. It is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and heroism, and a fitting tribute to one of the most famous ships of the Great War.

The Construction of the SS River Clyde

The SS River Clyde was built in 1905 by the Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company in Govan, Scotland. She was a large ship for her time, with a displacement of 7,380 tons. She was powered by three steam turbines that gave her a top speed of 14 knots.

The SS River Clyde was designed to be a cargo ship, but she was quickly converted into an armed merchant cruiser when World War I broke out in 1914. She was armed with eight 6-inch guns, two 3-inch guns, and two 2-pounder guns. She also had a crew of 350 men.

The SS River Clyde in World War I

The SS River Clyde served with distinction in the Royal Navy during World War I. She took part in several major battles, including the Battle of Jutland, the Battle of Coronel, the Battle of the Falkland Islands, the Battle of Dogger Bank, the Battle of Heligoland Bight, and the Battle of Scarborough, Hartlepool and Whitby.

The SS River Clyde was also involved in the Battle of the Atlantic, where she helped to protect Allied shipping from German U-boats. She was sunk by a German U-boat on 10 July 1918.

The Legacy of the SS River Clyde

The SS River Clyde was one of the most famous ships of World War I. She was a symbol of British courage and determination, and her story has been told in books, films, and even songs.

The SS River Clyde is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made by the men and women who fought in World War I. She is a fitting tribute to the bravery of those who served on board her, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

The Accounts of Those Onboard

This book tells the story of the SS River Clyde through the accounts of those who served on board. These accounts provide a unique insight into the life of a sailor during World War I. They tell of the challenges and dangers that the crew faced, as well as the camaraderie and friendship that they shared.

The accounts of those onboard the SS River Clyde are a valuable historical record. They provide a first-hand account of one of the most important wars in history, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of the men who fought in it.

The SS River Clyde was a heroic ship that served with distinction in World War I. Her story is a tale of courage, sacrifice, and heroism, and it is a fitting tribute to one of the most famous ships of the Great War.

This book tells the story of the SS River Clyde through the accounts of those who served on board. These accounts provide a unique insight into the life of a sailor during World War I, and they offer a glimpse into the lives of the men who fought in it.

The SS River Clyde is a reminder of the sacrifices that were made by the men and women who fought in World War I. She is a fitting tribute to the bravery of those who served on board her, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

The Wooden Horse of Gallipoli: The Heroic Saga of SS River Clyde, a WW1 Icon, Told Through the Accounts of Those Who Were There (Voices from the Past)

by Arthur Keaveney

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5708 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	611 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE