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HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) in naval uniform, with telescope, on board ship. Captioned, The Sea's Loss and the Land's Gain
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HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) in naval uniform, with telescope, on board ship. Captioned, The Sea's Loss and the Land's Gain
HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) in naval uniform, with telescope, on board ship. Captioned, The Sea's Loss and the Land's Gain'. With description, HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg :Who retired from the Navy on December 20. It is rumoured that he will take up an appointment at the Admiralty. Later he became Admiral of the Fleet Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, GCB, GCVO, KCMG, PC. Date: 1910
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Admiralty Alexander Battenberg Mountbatten Retired Telescope
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The Sea's Loss and the Land's Gain
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: A Tribute to HSH Prince Louis of Battenberg's Naval Legacy In this evocative image from the early 1910s, His Serene Highness Prince Louis of Battenberg (1854-1921) is depicted in full naval uniform, intently peering through a telescope on the deck of a ship. The prince, who retired from the Navy on December 20, 1910, is shown in the prime of his career, exuding an air of authority and experience. Rumors abounded at the time that Prince Louis would soon take up an appointment at the Admiralty, continuing his long and distinguished service to the British naval forces. Indeed, he would go on to become Admiral of the Fleet Louis Alexander Mountbatten, 1st Marquess of Milford Haven, GCB, GCVO, KCMG, PC. Born in 1854 in Palermo, Sicily, Prince Louis entered the Royal Navy in 1871, rising through the ranks to become a Rear-Admiral in 1902 and Vice-Admiral in 1905. His naval career was marked by numerous accomplishments, including serving as Second-in-Command of the Channel Fleet and as Commander-in-Chief of the Mediterranean Fleet. As a member of the German princely House of Battenberg, Prince Louis faced challenges in his personal life due to anti-German sentiment during World War I. He was forced to renounce his German titles and adopt the surname Mountbatten. Despite these challenges, he continued to serve his adopted country with unwavering loyalty and dedication. This powerful photograph captures a moment in time, a testament to Prince Louis's commitment to the sea and his indelible impact on the British Navy. With his telescope raised, he stands as a symbol of the sea's loss – of a brilliant naval career – and the land's gain – of a dedicated and accomplished public servant.
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