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HMS Nelson - Aground at Portsmouth. At
approximately 9am on 12th January 1934, HMS Nelson drifted starboard in
a narrow channel while exiting Portsmouth Harbour, and grounded on the
shoal known as Hamilton Bank. At the time, Nelson was the flagship
of Admiral Sir William Boyle, Commander in Chief of the Home
Fleet. Below are photos capturing the event. |
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HMS Nelson, aground on Hamilton Bank, January 1934.
Destroyers can be seen creating a wash around the
battleship in an attempt to free her. It is also said that the
crew were ordered to jump up and down at the stern of the ship to help
free her.
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HMS Nelson aground on Hamilton Bank, January 1934.
Destroyers can be seen creating a wash around the
battleship in an attempt to free her. It is also said that the
crew were ordered to jump up and down at the stern of the ship to help
free her.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order
Code XMP492
Original
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HMS Nelson, aground on Hamilton Bank, January 1934.
Destroyers can be seen creating a wash around the
battleship in an attempt to free her. It is also said that the
crew were ordered to jump up and down at the stern of the ship to help
free her.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order
Code XMP493
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP493 |
HMS Nelson, aground on Hamilton Bank, outside
Portsmouth Harbour, January 1934.
Destroyers can be seen creating a wash around the
battleship in an attempt to free her. It is also said that the
crew were ordered to jump up and down at the stern of the ship to help
free her.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order
Code XMP494
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP494 |
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HMS Nelson, aground, January 1934.
Destroyers can be seen creating a wash around the
battleship in an attempt to free her. It is also said that the
crew were ordered to jump up and down at the stern of the ship to help
free her.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order
Code XMP495
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP495 |
HMS Nelson, aground on Hamilton Bank, January 1934.
Destroyers can be seen creating a wash around the
battleship in an attempt to free her. It is also said that the
crew were ordered to jump up and down at the stern of the ship to help
free her.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order
Code XMP496
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP496 |
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