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H. M. S. Diadem
The lead ship of the Diadem class of Royal Navy protected cruisers. Launched in October 1896, in 1914 she was a stokers training ship. Following the war, she was sold for breaking up in 1921 Date: 1914
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Cruiser Cruisers Diadem Lead Protected Stokers
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This evocative photograph captures H.M.S. Diadem, the lead ship of the Diadem class of Royal Navy protected cruisers, moored at a British port during the First World War. Launched in October 1896, H.M.S. Diadem was a formidable vessel, with a length of 435 feet and a top speed of 21 knots. By 1914, she had been repurposed as a stokers training ship, providing essential instruction to the young men who would fuel the engines of the Royal Navy's fleet. As the world descended into conflict in 1914, H.M.S. Diadem played a vital role in the naval war effort. However, following the end of the war in 1918, she was decommissioned and sold for breaking up in 1921. This photograph, taken in 1914, offers a poignant glimpse into the final years of this historic vessel's service with the Royal Navy. The Diadem class cruisers were a significant part of the British naval fleet during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Armed with a main battery of twelve 6-inch guns, they were designed to protect commerce from enemy raiders and to provide support to larger battleships. With their distinctive funnels and sleek lines, these cruisers were a familiar sight on the high seas, symbolizing the power and reach of the British Empire. This photograph is a testament to the rich naval history of the early 20th century, a time when the Royal Navy was the most powerful in the world, and ships like H.M.S. Diadem played a crucial role in maintaining that dominance. Today, they remain an important part of maritime history, and this photograph offers a unique perspective on a bygone era.
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