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HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War. Designed to support the Baltic Project championed by First Sea Lord John Fisher, the ship was very lightly armoured and armed with only a few heavy guns. Courageous was completed in late 1916 and spent the war patrolling the North Sea. She participated in the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight in November 1917 and was present when the German High Seas Fleet surrendered a year later. Courageous was decommissioned after the war, then rebuilt as an aircraft carrier during the mid-1920s. She could carry 48 aircraft compared to the 36 carried by her half-sister Furious on approximately the same displacement. After recommissioning she spent most of her career operating off Great Britain and Ireland. She briefly became a training ship, but reverted to her normal role a few months before the start of the Second World War in September 1939. Courageous was torpedoed and sunk in the opening weeks of the war, going down with more than 500 of her crew. Date: circa 1935
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Approximately Armed Armoured Baltic Battlecruisers Bight Briefly Career Carried Carrier Carry Championed Compared Completed Courageous Crew Decommissioned Displacement Fisher Furious Guns Heavy Heligoland Lead Lightly Months Normal Opening Operating Participated Patrolling Present Project Rebuilt Reverted Role Seas Spent Start Sunk Support Surrendered Torpedoed Weeks 1935 Battle Cruiser Designed Fleet Half Sister Year
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This stunning print captures the majestic HMS Courageous, a historic aircraft carrier of the Royal Navy. Originally built as a battlecruiser during World War I, Courageous was later converted into an aircraft carrier in the 1920s. With its sleek design and impressive capacity to carry 48 aircraft, she played a vital role in patrolling the North Sea and protecting British waters.
The image showcases the sheer power and grandeur of this formidable vessel, which participated in key battles such as the Second Battle of Heligoland Bight. Despite her light armor and limited armament, HMS Courageous proved to be a valuable asset to the Royal Navy.
Tragically, her service came to an abrupt end when she was torpedoed and sunk during the early days of World War II, taking with her over 500 brave sailors. This poignant photograph serves as a tribute to those who served aboard this iconic ship and highlights her significant contribution to naval history.
As we gaze upon this timeless image of HMS Courageous, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who fought valiantly for their country at sea. The legacy of this remarkable vessel lives on through photographs like these, preserving her memory for future generations to appreciate and honor.
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