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The German Imperial Navy Battleship SMS Helgoland Circa 1918
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The German Imperial Navy Battleship SMS Helgoland Circa 1918
The German Imperial Navy Battleship SMS Helgoland Circa 1918.
The SMS Helgoland was commissioned in to the German Navy on 23rd July 1911. She saw limited action against both the Royal Navy in the North Sea and the Imperial Russian Navy in the Baltic. She was present at the Battle of Jutland and was hit by one shell causing minor damage.
At the end of the war she was ceded to Great Britain as reparations and broken up for scrap in the early 1920s
British Official Central
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Edinburgh
At Sea
Media ID 21829616
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1918 Battleship German Navy Navies Navy World War One 1910s War And Conflict
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The German Imperial Navy Battleship SMS Helgoland Circa 1918
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. This print takes us back to the early 20th century, amidst the chaos of World War One. The imposing figure of the German battleship SMS Helgoland dominates the frame, showcasing her formidable presence on the high seas. Commissioned into service on July 23rd, 1911, this mighty vessel played a significant role in naval operations during the war. Engaging both the Royal Navy in the North Sea and the Imperial Russian Navy in Baltic waters, she displayed her power and resilience. The Battle of Jutland stands as one of her most notable moments. While facing intense enemy fire, SMS Helgoland was struck by a single shell that caused only minor damage – a testament to her robust construction and skilled crew. However, as history unfolded and peace settled upon Europe once more, this proud symbol of German naval might faced an uncertain fate. As part of reparations following Germany's defeat in World War One, she was ceded to Great Britain and ultimately dismantled for scrap in the early 1920s. Through this evocative image captured by British Official Central photographers from Memory Lane Prints collection, we are reminded not only of technological advancements but also how even great vessels can succumb to time's relentless passage.
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