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Coal Ship - HMS Marlborough - Moda, Sea of Marmara, Turkey
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Coal Ship - HMS Marlborough - Moda, Sea of Marmara, Turkey
Coal Ship alongside the HMS Marlborough at Moda, Sea of Marmara, Istanbul, Turkey. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Built at Devonport Royal Dockyard between January 1912 and June 1914 and entered service just prior to First World War. Assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet after the war, Marlborough took part in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War (in the Black Sea 191920). She was also involved in the Greco-Turkish War. Date: 1923
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Alongside Battleship Coal Coaling Crew Dirty Duke Class Fuel Iron Istanbul Marlborough Marmara Mediterranean Moda Sailors 1923 Fleet
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of transfer between the coal ship and the HMS Marlborough, anchored in the Sea of Marmara at Moda, Istanbul, Turkey, in 1923. The Iron Duke-class battleship HMS Marlborough, a formidable vessel of the British Royal Navy, is named after John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough. Constructed at Devonport Royal Dockyard between 1912 and 1914, Marlborough entered service just prior to the First World War and was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet after the war's end. The coal ship, essential to the HMS Marlborough's operation, is seen alongside, its crew members diligently transferring fuel to the battleship's tanks. The gritty, industrial atmosphere of the scene is palpable, with the coal ship's smokestacks billowing dark plumes into the sky and the HMS Marlborough's massive hull looming in the background. The HMS Marlborough's distinguished history includes participation in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War in the Black Sea (1919-1920) and the Greco-Turkish War. This photograph, taken in the 1920s, offers a glimpse into the daily life of the ship and its crew, their unwavering dedication to keeping the battleship operational and ready for action. The Sea of Marmara, located between Europe and Asia, has long been an important trade and transportation hub, making it a fitting location for this scene of maritime activity. The photograph, with its rich history and evocative imagery, serves as a testament to the enduring role of coal and naval power in the early 20th century.
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