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HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, c1936-c1937
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HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, c1936-c1937
HMS Iron Duke, British battleship, c1936-c1937. Launched in 1912, HMS Iron Duke was named in honour of the Duke of Wellington. She was the flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. By the time of this photograph Iron Duke had been disarmed under the terms of the 1930 London Naval Treaty and was serving as a gunnery training vessel. In the Second World War she served as a base ship at the naval base at Scapa Flow, Orkney. She was scrapped in Glasgow in 1948
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This print showcases the majestic HMS Iron Duke, a British battleship that played a significant role in naval history. Launched in 1912 and named after the esteemed Duke of Wellington, this formidable vessel served as Admiral Sir John Jellicoe's flagship during the pivotal Battle of Jutland in 1916. However, by the time this photograph was taken between 1936 and 1937, HMS Iron Duke had been disarmed under the terms of the London Naval Treaty of 1930. Despite losing its firepower, it continued to serve its country as a gunnery training vessel. During World War II, it found new purpose as a base ship at Scapa Flow naval base in Orkney. The image captures both the strength and grace of this warship against an expansive sea backdrop. It serves as a poignant reminder of Britain's maritime heritage and its crucial role in global conflicts throughout the early twentieth century. Sadly, HMS Iron Duke met its end when it was eventually scrapped in Glasgow in 1948. Nevertheless, through this evocative print preserved by The Print Collector21 (not associated with any commercial use), we can still appreciate and honor its contribution to naval warfare during World War I and beyond.
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