Victoria / Camperdown 1
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Victoria / Camperdown 1
Due to error and obstinacy on Admiral Tryons part, the battleships Victoria and Camperdown collide : the Victoria sinks, Camperdown damaged. The crew jump clear. Date: 22 June 1893
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1893 Admiral Battleships Camperdown Clear Collide Crew Damaged Error Jump Obstinacy Shipwrecks Sinks Tryon
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This striking image captures the aftermath of a tragic maritime accident that occurred on the morning of June 22, 1893, in the waters off the coast of Victoria, Australia. The photograph depicts the aftermath of the collision between the British battleships HMS Victoria and HMS Camperdown, which resulted in the sinking of the Victoria and significant damage to the Camperdown. Admiral George Tryon, in an unfortunate display of error and obstinacy, had ordered the Victoria to perform a high-speed turn in front of the Camperdown during a fleet maneuver. Despite repeated warnings from his officers about the potential danger, Tryon refused to change course. The Victoria, unable to stop in time, collided with the Camperdown, causing irreparable damage to the former's hull. The impact caused the Victoria to sink rapidly, taking with it over 350 lives. The crew of the Victoria had little time to react, and many were unable to escape before the ship went under. The Camperdown, although damaged, was able to limp back to port with the surviving crew. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of maritime accidents and the importance of clear communication and caution in navigating the seas. The collision between the Victoria and Camperdown remains a significant moment in Australian and naval history, and serves as a reminder of the potential consequences of error and obstinacy on the open water.
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