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HMS Queen Elizabeth, British battleship
HMS Queen Elizabeth, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First and Second World Wars, decommissioned 1948. Date: early 20th century
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HMS Queen Elizabeth: A Symbol of British Naval Power and Resilience during the First and Second World Wars This striking photograph captures the majestic HMS Queen Elizabeth, a British dreadnought battleship that graced the waters of the early 20th century. Launched in 1913, this formidable vessel was the flagship of the Royal Navy's Atlantic Fleet during the First World War. With a displacement of over 28,000 tons and armed with ten 15-inch guns, HMS Queen Elizabeth was the largest and most powerful warship in the world at the time of her launch. The image shows the ship in all its glory, with its imposing silhouette framed against the open sea. The deck is dotted with sailors, who appear as tiny figures against the vast expanse of metal and machinery. The ship's funnel belches out smoke, a testament to the immense power of the engines that propelled her forward. The First World War marked the beginning of HMS Queen Elizabeth's illustrious career. She saw action in several major battles, including the Battle of Jutland in 1916, where she sustained significant damage but managed to limp back to port for repairs. After undergoing extensive refits in the interwar period, HMS Queen Elizabeth was once again called into service during the Second World War. She played a crucial role in the Battle of the Atlantic, helping to protect British shipping lanes from German U-boats. Despite being decommissioned in 1948, the legacy of HMS Queen Elizabeth as a symbol of British naval power and resilience endures to this day.
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