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HMS Britannia.
PH0517. HMS Britannia.Digital Download. Size approx 12 inches x 8 inches (31cm x 20cm)
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HMS Britannia - Battleship
Country : UK
Launched : 10th December 1904
HMS Britannia Royal Naval battleship of the King Edward VII, Class. First saw service with the Atlantic fleet in December 1906. moving to the Channel Fleet in February 1907, joining the 2nd Division of the home Fleet as Flagship of Vice admiral in April 1909. while serving with the 2nd division she joined the Mediterranean fleet for a short period of time before returning. At the start of world war one, Britannia joined the 3rd battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet. But In January 1915 Britannia ran aground at Inchkeith suffering major damage, On the 9th November 1918 she was torpedoed by UB50 off cape Trafalgar. crippled she remained afloat for three and half hours. (see photos) before sinking. she did sustain a number of casualties due to toxic Fumes.Armament:
Four 4 inch guns in pairs, four 9.2 inch guns in singles, ten 6 inch guns in pairs, fourteen 12 pdr guns, fourteen 3 pdr guns, two maxims and five torpedo tubes. Displacement: 16,350 tons. Speed: 18 knots. Complement: 777.
Torpedoed and sunk 9th November 1918 by UB 50 off Cape Trafalgar.
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