HMS M33: The Lucky British Monitor Ship of WWI & Gallipoli | Naval History Survivor

🚢 Step aboard HMS M.33, the legendary 'lucky ship' and the sole surviving British warship from the Gallipoli Campaign.

In this short documentary, we explore the incredible history of this First World War monitor, a small ship with a giant story.

Join us as we uncover the secrets of M.33's survival. From the shell that struck but never exploded, to her perilous service on the Dvina River in Russia, learn why her crew believed she led a charmed life. We delve into her vital role in WWI, her design as a floating gun platform, and her eventual preservation at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

This is more than just the story of a ship; it's a tale of courage, luck, and survival against all odds.

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🕒 *VIDEO CHAPTERS*
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0:00 - Introduction to HMS M.33
0:25 - A Ship Born from Necessity: The WWI Monitor
1:05 - Trial by Fire: The Gallipoli Campaign
1:40 - The "Lucky Ship" of Suvla Bay
2:00 - Life onboard of the crew
2:30 - After Gallipoli: The Russian Civil War
3:00 - A Long and Varied Service (including HMS Minerva)
3:25 - M.33 Today: A Survivor at Portsmouth

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🔗 *USEFUL LINKS*
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Visit HMS M.33 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard: https://historicdockyard.co.uk/attrac...
Learn more about the Gallipoli Campaign: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gallipo...

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