H.M.S.King Edward VII
Launched by King Edward VII in 1903, the Royal Navy battleship was one of eight in her own class of which she was the lead ship. Following the outbreak of World War One, the King Edward served on the Northern Patrol. In January 1916 she struck a mine while on the way to Belfast for a refit, and sank
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13990023
Media ID
45428264
Size
5800px x 3284px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustrated London News 8 August 1914
Date
1914
