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Iron Duke Warship
This dreadnought, seen here in the Pentland Firth, is the flagship at the battle of Jutland : she will become a training ship in 1931 and will be scrapped in 1946. Date: launched 1912
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This powerful and iconic image captures the Iron Duke, a formidable warship and flagship of the British Royal Navy, as it sails through the Pentland Firth during the historic Battle of Jutland in 1916. Launched in 1912, the Iron Duke was a dreadnought-class battleship, marking a significant advancement in naval warfare with its massive size, heavy armament, and steam-powered propulsion. The Iron Duke's impressive presence on the battlefield was crucial during the Battle of Jutland, one of the largest naval battles in history, which took place between May 31 and June 1, 1916, in the North Sea between the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet. The battle ended inconclusively, with both sides claiming victory, but the Iron Duke played a vital role in the British victory in the initial engagement. After the battle, the Iron Duke continued to serve the Royal Navy until 1931, when it was decommissioned and converted into a training ship for naval cadets. The ship's storied history came to an end in 1946 when it was ultimately scrapped. This photograph, taken during the Iron Duke's time as a flagship, offers a glimpse into the grandeur and might of the British naval fleet during a pivotal moment in maritime history.
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