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Wreck of HMS Invincible, Battle of Jutland, WW1
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Wreck of HMS Invincible, Battle of Jutland, WW1
Scene during the Battle of Jutland, in the North Sea near Denmark, during the First World War, showing the wreck of the British battlecruiser HMS Invincible, in a photo taken from HMS Benbow about half an hour after the destruction of the ship. The bows and stern are clear above the water, the midship portion being on the seabed. The torpedo boat destroyer HMS Badger is approaching (right) to pick up the six survivors (two officers and four men), four of whom are on a target raft between the Badger and the bows of the wreck. Date: 31 May 1916
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Amidst the chaos and destruction of the North Sea during the Battle of Jutland on May 31, 1916, the once mighty British battlecruiser HMS Invincible lies in ruins. In this poignant image taken from HMS Benbow approximately thirty minutes after the catastrophic event, the bows and stern of the ship are visible above the water's surface, while the midship portion rests on the seabed near Denmark. The scene is one of both tragedy and determination, as the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Badger approaches to rescue the six survivors, two officers and four men, who cling to a target raft between the Badger and the bows of the wreck. The Battle of Jutland was a significant naval engagement during World War I, with both the British Royal Navy and the German High Seas Fleet clashing in the North Sea. The sinking of HMS Invincible, along with other notable losses, marked a turning point in the battle, ultimately resulting in an inconclusive outcome. This haunting image serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.
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