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HMS Usk - a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer
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HMS Usk - a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer
Royal Navy - HMS Usk, a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer ordered under the 1901 - 1902 Naval Estimates and named after the River Usk in Wales flowing through Newport, she was the first ship to carry this name in the Royal Navy. Usk served with the East Coast Destroyer Flotilla, then In 1909-1910 she was assigned to China Station. In July 1914, she deployed with China Squadron to Tsingtao to blockade the German base, until it fell in November 1914. With the fall of Tsingtao she was redeployed to the Mediterranean Fleet in November 1914, to support the Dardanelles campaign. On 25 April 1915, under the command of Lieutenant Commander W. G. C. Maxwell, she supported the landings at ANZAC Cove. 10 February 1916, found her on the Smyrna Patrol, enforcing the blockade of the Turkish coast from Cape Kaba to latitude 38 30 E, 200 nautical miles including Smyrna. At this time she was based at Port Iero on the Island of Mytelene. On 17 and 18 February 1916, she was involved in operations at Khios. She remained in the Mediterranean until the end of the war and was awarded the Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915 - 1916 for her service. On return to home waters she was paid off and scrapped. Date: circa 1906
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Anzac Assigned Awarded Based Blockade Campaign Cape Carry Command Cove Dardanelles Deployed Destroyer Fell Flotilla Flowing Found Honour Including Involved Khios Landings Latitude Lieutenant Maxwell Mediterranean Miles Named Nautical Newport Operations Ordered Paid Patrol Remained Return Scrapped Served Smyrna Squadron Support Supported Waters 1901 1902 Base Enforcing Estimates Fleet Kaba River Class Tsingtao
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This stunning print captures the HMS Usk, a Yarrow-type River-Class destroyer of the Royal Navy, in all her glory. Named after the River Usk in Wales, this ship played a crucial role in various missions during her service.
From serving with the East Coast Destroyer Flotilla to being deployed to China Station and later to Tsingtao for blockade duty, the HMS Usk proved her mettle time and again. She was then redeployed to the Mediterranean Fleet to support the Dardanelles campaign, where she supported the landings at ANZAC Cove under Lieutenant Commander W. G. C. Maxwell.
Her service continued as part of the Smyrna Patrol, enforcing blockades along the Turkish coast and participating in operations at Khios. For her valiant efforts during World War I, she was awarded the Battle Honour Dardanelles 1915-1916.
This print is not just a visual representation of a historic naval vessel; it is a testament to the bravery and dedication of all those who served aboard her. The detailed image allows us to appreciate both the beauty and power of this remarkable ship that played such an important role in naval history.
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