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HMS Audacious, British battleship, WW1
HMS Audacious, British King George V-class battleship, launched 1912. She saw no action during the First World War, as she was sunk by a German mine off the northern coast of Donegal, Ireland, as seen in this photograph. The crew can be seen taking to the lifeboats. Date: 27 October 1914
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Audacious Battle Ship Crew Donegal Mine Sinking Sunk War Time Ww 1
Large Photo Mug (15 oz)
Introducing the Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the historic image of HMS Audacious, a British King George V-class battleship launched in 1912. This iconic vessel, depicted in exquisite detail from Mary Evans Prints Online, graces our Photo Mug, bringing a piece of maritime history right to your hands. HMS Audacious saw no action during World War 1, but her legacy lives on. Relive the past with every sip from this high-quality, full-color mug. Perfect for tea or coffee, it's a unique and thoughtful gift for history enthusiasts and naval aficionados.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of crisis on board HMS Audacious, a British King George V-class battleship launched in 1912. The image, taken on October 27, 1914, shows the ship off the northern coast of Donegal, Ireland, as her crew frantically abandon ship. The cause of the emergency was a German mine, which had hit the hull of the battleship, leading to her eventual sinking. Despite being the most modern and powerful battleship in the Royal Navy at the time of her launch, HMS Audacious never saw action during the First World War. Her tragic end came just months after the outbreak of hostilities, a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of war and the human cost of conflict. The crew, seen here making their way to the lifeboats, would have faced an uncertain future. The waters off the Irish coast were notoriously treacherous, and the likelihood of survival for those in the lifeboats was far from certain. The sinking of HMS Audacious was a devastating blow for the British Navy, and a grim reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War. This photograph, taken during a time of global upheaval and uncertainty, is a poignant reminder of the human stories that lie behind the history books. It is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the crew, and a reminder of the sacrifices made in the name of national pride and security.
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