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British Fleet - 4th Battle Squadron on Manoeuvres - 1923
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British Fleet - 4th Battle Squadron on Manoeuvres - 1923
Photograph from the deck of the HMS Marlborough of three other Iron-Duke Class Battleships of the British Mediterranean Fleet (the HMS Emperor of India, HMS Benbow and HMS Iron Duke) - part of the 4th Battle Squadron - on Manoeuvres in the Black Sea. HMS Marlborough was an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, named in honour of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Built at Devonport Royal Dockyard between January 1912 and June 1914 and entered service just prior to First World War. Assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet after the war, Marlborough took part in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War (in the Black Sea 191920). She was also involved in the Greco-Turkish War. Date: 1923
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Battleship Benbow Duke Class Exercise Exercises Iron Manoeuvres Marlborough Mediterranean Squadron Turn Turning 1923 Fleet
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1. Title: "A Glimpse of Naval Power: The 4th Battle Squadron of the British Mediterranean Fleet Conducts Manoeuvres in the Black Sea (1923)" This evocative photograph captures a moment in time as the British Mediterranean Fleet's 4th Battle Squadron, consisting of four Iron-Duke Class Battleships, executes manoeuvres in the Black Sea during the year 1923. The image was taken from the deck of HMS Marlborough, named after the renowned British military leader, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. Built between 1912 and 1914 at Devonport Royal Dockyard, HMS Marlborough was commissioned just prior to the First World War. Post-war, she was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet and played a significant role in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War. Her presence in the Black Sea during the 1920s was a testament to the British Navy's enduring commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the region. In this photograph, HMS Marlborough is seen turning, with the other battleships, HMS Emperor of India, HMS Benbow, and HMS Iron Duke, following suit. The Iron-Duke Class Battleships, renowned for their impressive size and firepower, were a formidable sight on the water. The ships' turning manoeuvres showcase their agility and the precision of their crews. This photograph offers a captivating glimpse into the naval exercises of the 1920s, providing a fascinating insight into the British Mediterranean Fleet's operations during this period. The image serves as a reminder of the significant role the Royal Navy played in maintaining peace and security in the Mediterranean and Black Seas during the interwar years.
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