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HMS Marlborough and HMS Ajax illuminated at night
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HMS Marlborough and HMS Ajax illuminated at night
HMS Marlborough (front) and HMS Ajax illuminated at night on the occasion of the wedding of HRH The Duke of York on 26th April, 1923. Taken from the rocks above the bay - Malta. 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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In this evocative nighttime photograph, the silhouettes of HMS Marlborough and HMS Ajax are brilliantly illuminated against the inky backdrop of the Mediterranean Sea. Taken on the occasion of the wedding of HRH The Duke of York on 26th April, 1923, the image captures the majesty and grandeur of the British Royal Navy in the 1920s. HMS Marlborough, an Iron Duke-class battleship, is depicted in the foreground. Named in honor of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, this formidable vessel was built between January 1912 and June 1914 at Devonport Royal Dockyard and entered service just prior to the First World War. Post-war, Marlborough was assigned to the Mediterranean Fleet and played a significant role in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War in the Black Sea (1919-1920). Additionally, she took part in the Greco-Turkish War. In the background, HMS Ajax, another impressive battleship of the Royal Navy, is also illuminated. Together, these two ships stand as symbols of the power and might of the British fleet during this era. The nighttime setting adds an extra layer of mystery and allure, making for a truly captivating image. This photograph is a testament to the rich history of the British Royal Navy and the significant role it played in the political and military landscape of the 1920s. It is a beautiful reminder of a bygone era, filled with tradition, ceremony, and the unwavering commitment to protecting the interests of the British Empire.
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