Thousands of merchant ships and hundreds of naval vessels were ‘dazzled’ in World War One. Torpedoes were fired in anticipation of where a ship was heading and dazzle aimed to break up the constructional lines, making it difficult to identify a ship and estimate its speed, range and course. The camouflage was designed to confuse, rather than conceal. Bold irregular patterns of colour were painted on the sides and superstructure of merchant and naval ships to confuse submarine commanders targeting vessels. Historians at the University of Southampton are holding a study day devoted to learning, discussion and exploring new perspectives on dazzle painting, also known as dazzle camouflage.ĭazzle painting was invented by the artist Norman Wilkinson in 1917 to help offer some protection from German U-boats to British and Allied shipping. Published: 26 June 2018 War Paint, SS Aquitania, 1919.
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