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Lord Kitchener, last photograph before his death
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Lord Kitchener, last photograph before his death
The last photograph of Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916). Before joining the ill-fated armoured cruiser HMS Hampshire in Scapa Flow he lunched with Admiral Sir John Jellicoe on board the Iron Duke. In this photograph he can be seen disembarking from the destroyer HMS Oak which took him to the Iron Duke. A few hours later the Hampshire, shattered by a floating German mine, sank, and Kitchener, his staff, and most of the crew were drowned. Date: 5 June 1916
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Armoured Cruiser Destroyer Disembarking Flow Hampshire Herbert Iron Kitchener Mine Sank Scapa
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This poignant photograph captures the last known image of Lord Herbert Kitchener (1850-1916) before his tragic demise. The British military leader, renowned for his recruiting poster during World War I, is seen here disembarking from the destroyer HMS Oak on 5th June 1916, en route to board the Iron Duke in Scapa Flow. The Iron Duke, under the command of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe, was to be Kitchener's destination for a strategic meeting. Unbeknownst to all, this encounter would never take place. A few hours after this photograph was taken, the armoured cruiser HMS Hampshire, carrying Lord Kitchener and his staff, was shattered by a floating German mine. The sinking of the Hampshire resulted in the drowning of Kitchener, his staff, and most of the crew. The image of Lord Kitchener, resolute and determined as ever, stands in stark contrast to the grim fate that awaited him. The sea, dotted with ships, reflects the somber mood of the day. The backdrop of the war-torn era adds an air of urgency and uncertainty. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the unpredictability of war.
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