HMS Diadem (China Squadron) off Hong Kong
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HMS Diadem (China Squadron) off Hong Kong
HMS Diadem (China Squadron) off Hong Kong. HMS Diadem was the lead ship of the Diadem-class of protected cruiser in the Royal Navy. In March 1901 she was one of two cruisers to escort HMS Ophir (pictured in the rear), commissioned as royal yacht for the world tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later King George V and Queen Mary). Date: 1901
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Cruiser Diadem Duchess Hong Junk Kong Lead Moored Mooring Ophir Protected Squadron 1901
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HMS Diadem off Hong Kong: A Historical Moment in Naval History (1901) This evocative photograph captures the moment when HMS Diadem, the lead ship of the Diadem-class protected cruisers in the Royal Navy, moors off the coast of Hong Kong. The year is 1901, and HMS Diadem is not just any ordinary naval vessel. She is the proud escort for HMS Ophir, commissioned as the royal yacht for the world tour of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York, later known as King George V and Queen Mary. The Duke and Duchess embarked on their world tour in HMS Ophir in December 1901, with HMS Diadem and another cruiser, HMS Doris, providing protection and support. The tour was a significant event in British history, marking the beginning of the new century and the reign of the future monarchs. In this image, HMS Diadem can be seen anchored in the waters of Hong Kong, with the distinctive silhouette of a Chinese junk in the background. The Diadem-class cruisers were known for their sleek design and impressive firepower, making them formidable vessels in the Royal Navy. HMS Diadem, in particular, was a symbol of British naval power and prestige, and her presence in Hong Kong during the royal tour underscored the importance of the British presence in the region. This photograph is a testament to a bygone era of naval history, a time when the world was being explored and charted, and the British Empire was at the height of its power and influence. It is a reminder of the rich history and tradition of the Royal Navy, and the enduring legacy of the British monarchy.
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