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Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden
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Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden
Members of the press and naval ratings aboard HMS Alert 35 miles offshore of Malden Island, Kiribati. Seen here dressed in protective suits known as Goon Suits. The ships crew and passengers where there to witness the second test of Britains Hydrogen bomb. 31st May 1957
Gilbert Carter
Daily Herald
Mirrorpix
Tarawa
Republic of Kiribati
DH1957 1037
Media ID 21856499
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1957 Atomic Cold War Explosion Fifties Journalists Nuclear Oceania Protective Clothing Royal Navy Sailors Testing H Bomb Hydrogen Bomb Kiribati War And Conflict
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This print takes us back to a significant moment in history - the second test of Britain's Hydrogen bomb. It captures the intense atmosphere aboard HMS Alert, 35 miles offshore of Malden Island in Kiribati, on May 31st, 1957. In this remarkable image, members of the press and naval ratings are seen donning protective suits known as Goon Suits. These brave individuals were there to witness firsthand the power unleashed by this devastating weapon during the height of the Cold War. The sailors' stoic expressions reveal their unwavering commitment to duty despite facing an uncertain outcome. The journalists present capture every detail with their cameras, documenting a pivotal event that would shape global politics for years to come. As we gaze at this photograph from another era, it serves as a stark reminder of humanity's capacity for both creation and destruction. The Royal Navy crew and passengers aboard HMS Alert demonstrate immense courage as they sail into uncharted waters where nuclear testing unfolds before them. Gilbert Carter's masterful composition transports us back to a time when tensions ran high and nations vied for supremacy through atomic weaponry. This evocative image encapsulates not only the technological advancements but also the profound impact such tests had on our world. Let us remember those who risked their lives in pursuit of knowledge and understanding while acknowledging the lasting consequences that emerged from these moments etched in history forevermore.
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