| Accession Number | G01386 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Maker |
Bean, Charles Edwin Woodrow (C E W) |
| Date made | July 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
Imbros, Greece. July 1915. The balloon ship Hecla and warships. The Hecla was in attendance on ...
Description
Imbros, Greece. July 1915. The balloon ship Hecla and warships. The Hecla was in attendance on the fleet from the first day. She carried a large captive balloon forward which used to be sent up with a cradle attachment from which observers directed the naval fire. Bombs were often dropped at this from Turkish aeroplanes, but it was never hit. The balloon is shown in its cradle.