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HMS Gladiator

Royal Navy - HMS Gladiator, an Arrogant-class, 2nd class cruiser. (Completed April 1899, sunk 25 April 1908) Date: circa 1900

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1899 Completed Cruiser Gladiator Sunk

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HMS Gladiator: A Pride of the Royal Navy in the Early 20th Century This evocative photograph captures the majesty and power of HMS Gladiator, an Arrogant-class 2nd class cruiser of the British Royal Navy. Completed in April 1899, HMS Gladiator was a formidable vessel that represented the pinnacle of naval technology and engineering at the turn of the 20th century. The Arrogant class cruisers, including HMS Gladiator, were designed to provide long-range protection for the Royal Navy's fleet and to project British power around the world. Armed with a main battery of twelve 6-inch guns and a secondary battery of twelve 4.7-inch guns, HMS Gladiator was a formidable force to be reckoned with. In the early 1900s, HMS Gladiator saw action in various parts of the world, including the Far East and the Mediterranean. She played a crucial role in the suppression of the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900 and was involved in the protection of British interests during the Italo-Turkish War in 1911. Tragically, HMS Gladiator met her end on 25 April 1908, when she collided with the battleship HMS Monmouth during a fleet maneuver in the English Channel. The accident resulted in the loss of 163 lives and marked the end of an era for this proud and distinguished vessel. This photograph, taken circa 1900, captures the essence of HMS Gladiator in her prime, a symbol of British naval power and prowess. The intricate details of her design, the gleam of her guns, and the determination in the eyes of her crew are all on full display, making this a truly captivating image from the annals of maritime history.

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