Sinking of H.M.S. Hampshire
H.M.S. Hampshire sinks in heavy seas just off the Orkneys, having most likely struck a mine laid by a German submarine before the Battle of Jutland. The Hampshire was carrying Lord Kitchener, Secretary of State for War, and his staff, to Russia. They were all lost, along with all but 12 of the crew, who managed to reach shore on two Carley floats
Picture No
10611069
Media ID
46687507
Size
5600px x 3358px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Drawing by Charles Pears from information supplied by a survivor of the Hampshire. Illustrated London News 24 June 191
Date
5 June 1916
