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HMS Marlborough - X and Y Turrets ready for action
HMS Marlborough - X and Y Turrets ready for action. 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: circa 1923
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Battleship Deck Duke Class Guns Iron Marlborough Mediterranean Ready Turret Turrets 1923 Fleet
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HMS Marlborough: A Symbol of Naval Power in the 1920s This striking photograph captures the HMS Marlborough, an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, with its X and Y turrets primed and ready for action in the late 1920s. 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. After the war, HMS 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 from 1919 to 1920. The ship also participated in the Greco-Turkish War, showcasing its power and influence on the international stage. The Iron Duke-class battleships, including HMS Marlborough, were renowned for their impressive size and firepower. Each turret housed multiple guns, capable of delivering devastating blows to enemy vessels. In this photograph, the X and Y turrets are seen in their full glory, with their guns trained and ready to fire. The HMS Marlborough, with its imposing presence, served as a symbol of the British Royal Navy's dominance during the 1920s. This image is a testament to the technological advancements and military might of the era, providing a glimpse into the history of naval warfare and the legacy of the British Navy.
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