HMS Marlborough, Iron Duke-class battleship at Sile, Turkey
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HMS Marlborough, Iron Duke-class battleship at Sile, Turkey
HMS Marlborough, Iron Duke-class battleship at Sile a small town on the Black Sea. A & B Turrets at drill. Date: circa 1923
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Battleship Deck Drill Duke Class Guns Iron Marlborough Mediterranean Sailors Turret Turrets 1923 Drilled Sile
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HMS Marlborough: A Glimpse into the Past of the Iron Duke-class Battleship at Sile, Turkey in the 1920s This evocative photograph captures the HMS Marlborough, an Iron Duke-class battleship of the British Royal Navy, undergoing drills at Sile, a quaint Turkish town nestled on the shores of the Black Sea. Circa 1923, this image offers a rare glimpse into the past, as the mighty vessel anchors in the Mediterranean waters, its imposing silhouette a testament to the naval power and dominance of the British Empire during the interwar period. The HMS Marlborough, named after the Duke of Marlborough, a renowned British military leader, was one of the most advanced battleships of its time. With a displacement of over 32,000 tons and armed with a formidable battery of ten 15-inch guns, it was a symbol of the Royal Navy's unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and security in the Mediterranean and beyond. In this photograph, we see the A and B turrets of the HMS Marlborough being drilled, as sailors diligently carry out their duties. The deck crew, clad in their distinctive uniforms, are focused and determined, their every move a testament to the discipline and precision that defined the British Royal Navy. The turret guns, with their menacing barrels, loom large in the background, a constant reminder of the ship's formidable firepower. The coast of Sile, with its picturesque town and idyllic setting, provides a striking contrast to the imposing presence of the HMS Marlborough. The Black Sea, with its tranquil waters, reflects the ship's majesty, as the sun casts a golden glow over the scene. This image offers a captivating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the might of the British Royal Navy ruled the waves and shaped the course of history.
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