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HMS Iron Duke, Battle of Jutland, WW1
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HMS Iron Duke, Battle of Jutland, WW1
HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, launched 1912, served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during the First World War, used as a base ship at Scapa Flow during the Second World War, decommissioned 1946. Seen here while taking part in the Battle of Jutland. Date: 31 May - 1 June 1916
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Battle Ship Flagship Iron Jutland Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures HMS Iron Duke, a British battleship of the Royal Navy, taking part in the historic Battle of Jutland during the First World War. Launched in 1912, HMS Iron Duke served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet, the powerful British naval force that dominated the North Sea during the conflict. The image, taken on the 31st of May or the 1st of June in 1916, shows the Iron Duke proudly leading the British fleet into battle against the German High Seas Fleet. The Battle of Jutland, also known as the Great Battle of the North Sea, was one of the largest naval engagements of the war and the only major engagement between the two main fleets. The battle took place in the North Sea, off the coast of Denmark, and lasted for over 36 hours. Despite initial German successes, the British ultimately emerged victorious, albeit with heavy losses on both sides. After the war, HMS Iron Duke continued to serve in the Royal Navy, acting as a base ship at Scapa Flow until her decommissioning in 1946. This photograph is a testament to the Iron Duke's storied history and its role in one of the most significant naval battles in history. The image captures the raw power and majesty of the Iron Duke and the British Navy during a time of great conflict and change.
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