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HMS Illustrious - Patriotic British Naval postcard
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HMS Illustrious - Patriotic British Naval postcard
The third HMS Illustrious of the British Royal Navy was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship - commissioned in 1898, she was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet until 1904 - served with the home fleet from 1908 after the emergence of the newer Dreadnought Class of battleship made this earlier design somewhat obsolete. Date: circa 1898
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1898 Battleship Britannia Crest Dreadnought Ensign Guarded Illustrious Majestic Patriotic Ports Rules Tonnes Waves Fleet
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HMS Illustrious: A Beacon of British Naval Pride and Power This evocative postcard image captures the majesty and might of HMS Illustrious, the third battleship of that name to serve in the British Royal Navy. Commissioned in 1898, HMS Illustrious was a proud representative of the Majestic class, with a tonnage of 14,900 and an impressive length of over 500 feet. In this photograph, the battleship is adorned with the Union Jack and various ensigns, proudly displaying her British heritage. The crest and coat of arms of Britannia, with her trident and shield, can be seen on the stern, symbolizing the nation's rule over the waves. HMS Illustrious spent her early years in the Mediterranean Fleet, where she played a crucial role in safeguarding British interests in the region. However, with the emergence of the more advanced Dreadnought-class battleships, she was reassigned to the Home Fleet in 1908, where she continued to serve as a formidable guardian of the nation's harbors and ports. The white waves in the background add to the sense of motion and power, while the British naval ensigns fluttering in the wind evoke a strong sense of patriotism and national pride. This postcard is not only a historical record of a significant moment in naval history but also a testament to the enduring spirit of the British Royal Navy.
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