File:Tirpitz the Pig.jpg

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Description 'Tirpitz' the pig after being captured and adopted by the British. The pig started service life on board the German light cruiser DRESDEN which was sunk by the Royal Navy on 14 May 1915. A sailor from HMS GLASGOW noticed 'Tirpitz' swimming in the water and after nearly being drowned by the frightened pig , succeeded in rescuing him. 'Tirpitz' served as the mascot of HMS GLASGOW for a year and was then transferred to Whale Island Gunnery School, Portsmouth for the rest of his career.
Date May 1915
Source IWMCollections IWM Photo No.: Q 47559
Author Royal Navy official photographer
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