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HMS Vanguard (the eighth
Vanguard) Built by Vickers at barrow and launched in April 1909
and joined the Royal Navy at Devonport in October 1910. she saw all
her service in the Home Fleet. Part of the St Vincent Class of
Battleship a further improvement on the HMS Dreadnaught. Powered by
Turbine Engines. At the outbreak of war she formed part of the 1st battle
squadron at Scapa Flow. HMS Vanguard took part in the Battle of Jutland. as
part of the 4th Battle Squadron. She took part in the action from
beginning to the end and did not suffer any damage or casualties. But her service was cut short when she blew up at Scapa Flow
on the 9th
July 1917. (about 10 pm) it is thought due to spontaneous ignition of her Cordite. From
her crew of 823 , 804 were killed. Speed
21 knots, Range 6,900 miles Compliment 823 during
wartime and 760 pre 1914. Armament: ten 12 - inch guns
in pairs Eighteen 4 - inch guns Two 3 - inch AA Guns in 1915 |
HMS Vanguard, 1910.
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HMS Vanguard, 1910.
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HMS Vanguard, 1910.
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HMS Vanguard.
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The service for the loss of HMS Vanguard on board HMS Neptune, 12th
July 1917.
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HMS
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HMS Vanguard
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A concert on board in 1917. Sent in by Ron
Stewart.
"This is a photo of a concert on board the ship in
1917. My Uncle Jack Sayers was the Assistant Band Master sitting to
the left of the Band Master. He was a very gifted person and
unfortunately went down with the ship on the 9th July
1917." |
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HMS Vanguard - Sister
ships of the St Vincent Class |
| HMS COLLINGWOOD |
7TH NOVEMBER 1908 |
BROKEN UP 12TH DECEMBER 1922. |
| HMS ST. VINCENT |
10TH SEPTEMBER 1908 |
BROKEN UP 1ST DECEMBER 1921. |
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