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HMS Barham, torpedoed off the Egyptian coast in The Mediterranean Sea
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HMS Barham, torpedoed off the Egyptian coast in The Mediterranean Sea
HMS Barham, torpedoed off the Egyptian coast in The Mediterranean Sea.
HMS Barham was a Queen Elizabeth-class battleship built for the Royal Navy during the early 1910s. Often used as a flagship, she participated in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War as part of the Grand Fleet.
Barham was sunk off the Egyptian coast on 25th November 1941 by the German submarine U-331 with the loss of 862 crewmen, approximately two-thirds of her crew.
Picture taken 25th November 1941
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1941 Battleship Egypt Sinking Sunk Torpedoed
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This print captures the tragic fate of HMS Barham, a renowned battleship that met its untimely end off the Egyptian coast in the Mediterranean Sea. Built for the Royal Navy during the early 1910s, this Queen Elizabeth-class vessel played a significant role as a flagship and valiantly fought in the Battle of Jutland during World War I. However, on that fateful day of November 25th, 1941, tragedy struck when German submarine U-331 launched torpedoes at HMS Barham. The powerful impact caused her to sink rapidly into the depths of the sea, taking with her an immense loss of life. Approximately two-thirds of her brave crew—862 men—perished in this devastating event. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served aboard HMS Barham and all naval personnel during World War II. It encapsulates both courage and sorrow within its frame—a testament to human resilience amidst conflict. Preserved through time, this historical image transports us back to that momentous day in 1941 when war ravaged these waters. As we reflect upon it today, let us honor those who gave their lives while serving their country and remember their bravery forever etched into history's annals.
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