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HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
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HMS Swiftsure - Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Royal Navy - HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, moored up. Originally known as Constitucion, ordered by the Chilean Navy, but purchased by the United Kingdom as part of ending the Argentine-Chilean naval arms race. In British service, Swiftsure was initially assigned to the Home Fleet and Channel Fleets before being transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet in 1909. She rejoined Home Fleet in 1912 and was transferred to the East Indies Station in 1913, to act as its flagship. After the beginning of World War I in August 1914, Swiftsure escorted troop convoys in the Indian Ocean until she was transferred to the Suez Canal Patrol in December. After defending the Canal in early 1915 from Ottoman attacks, the ship was then transferred to the Dardanelles in February and saw action in the Dardanelles Campaign bombarding Ottoman fortifications. Swiftsure was assigned to convoy escort duties in the Atlantic from early1916 until she was paid off in April 1917 to provide crews for anti-submarine vessels. In mid-1918, the ship was disarmed to be used as a blockship during a proposed second raid on Ostend. Swiftsure was sold for scrap in 1920. Date: circa 1907
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Action Anti Submarine Assigned Atlantic Attacks Battleship Beginning Bombarding Campaign Canal Channel Chilean Convoy Convoys Crews Dardanelles Defending Disarmed Duties Ending Escort Escorted Flagship Fleets Fortifications Indies Initially Lead Mediterranean Moored Ordered Originally Ostend Paid Patrol Pre Dreadnought Proposed Provide Purchased Raid Scrap Sold Suez Transferred Troop Vessels 1907 Constitucion December Fleet Ottoman Swiftsure
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This stunning print captures the majestic HMS Swiftsure, the lead ship of the Swiftsure-class pre-dreadnought battleship, in all her glory. Originally built for the Chilean Navy as Constitucion, she was purchased by the United Kingdom to help ease tensions in the Argentine-Chilean naval arms race.
Throughout her service with the Royal Navy, Swiftsure proved to be a versatile and reliable vessel. From escorting troop convoys in the Indian Ocean to defending the Suez Canal from Ottoman attacks during World War I, she played a vital role in protecting British interests around the globe.
In 1915, Swiftsure saw action in the Dardanelles Campaign, bombarding Ottoman fortifications with precision and skill. Her bravery and dedication earned her a reputation as a formidable warship among friend and foe alike.
After being decommissioned in 1917 to provide crews for anti-submarine vessels, Swiftsure was eventually sold for scrap in 1920. However, her legacy lives on through photographs like this one, which serve as a reminder of her service and sacrifice during some of history's most turbulent times.
This print is not just a piece of art; it is a testament to the courage and resilience of those who served aboard HMS Swiftsure.
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