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HMS Majestic, British battleship, capsized, WW1
HMS Majestic, British predreadnought battleship, launched 1895, served before and during the early part of the First World War including the Dardanelles, where she was eventually torpedoed on 27 May 1915, and was capsized. Her upturned hull can be seen here (centre), surrounded by other ships. Date: 1915
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This haunting image captures the aftermath of the sinking of HMS Majestic, a British predreadnought battleship launched in 1895, during the First World War. The ship served valiantly before and during the early part of the conflict, including in the Dardanelles campaign. On May 27, 1915, the Majestic was hit by a torpedo while attempting to force its way through the narrows of the Dardanelles, near Gallipoli. The impact caused a massive explosion, which ultimately led to the ship's capsizing. In this photograph, taken shortly after the sinking, the upturned hull of the Majestic can be seen at the centre, surrounded by other damaged ships. The once proud and mighty vessel, which had once been a symbol of British naval power, now lies helpless and defeated, a grim reminder of the brutal realities of war. The image is a poignant testament to the sacrifices made by the crew and the British Navy during the First World War. The Majestic's sinking was a significant loss for the British, as the ship was one of the oldest and most experienced in the fleet. Her demise marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new phase in the naval warfare of the First World War. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served in the British Navy during this time, and the enduring impact of war on the human spirit.
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