Battlecruiser Collection (page 3)

German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, 1915
German battlecruisers Seydlitz (top) and Moltke (bottom), two of those defeated in the North Sea on 24th January 1915 while on a raiding expedition against the British coast. Date: 1915

The Royal Cruise - Duke of York and Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon
The Royal Cruise on HMS Renown (Renown-class battlecruiser) - (inset right) Prince Albert, Duke of York (1895-1952) (later King George VI)

Launch of the German battlecruiser SMS Hindenburg
Launched at Wilhelmshaven on 1 August 1915. Date: 1 August 1915

Early Aircraft Carrier - HMS Furious
Aft view of HMS Furious, a modified Courageous-class battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy (RN) during the First World War. Modified during construction for use as an aircraft carrier

Battlecruiser HMS Renown, . Commemorative card Date: 1920s

Battlecruiser HMS Tiger, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1929

Battlecruiser HMS Renown, Bournemouth, Dorset, England. Date: 1929

Big-gun ammunition on board the HMS Lion 1917
A heavy projectile for the Lions main armament of turret guns coming on board: Lowering the shell onto the deck. Date: 1917

HMS Renown
The Battlecruiser HMS Renown passing the aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, entering the Grand Harbour in Malta in the 1930s Date: 1930s

HMS New Zealand, battlecruiser in Durban Date: 1913

WORLD WAR I: SURRENDER. German Battleships and Battle Cruisers lead by the Seydlitz arriving on the Scottish coast to surrender, Scotland. Photograph, c1918

WWI: H. M. S. QUEEN MARY. The H. M. S. Queen Mary, a battlecruiser of the Royal Navy
WWI: H.M.S. QUEEN MARY. The H.M.S. Queen Mary, a battlecruiser of the Royal Navy, sunk during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, during World War I

HMS Inflexible
17th July 1909: The British battlecruiser HMS Inflexible takes part in a Naval pageant on the river Thames. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Inflexible
March 1919: Bridge of the British battlecruiser His Majestys Ship Inflexible at Sheerness, Kent. (Photo by A. R. Coster/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Argus (I49) in habour in 1918, painted in camouflage
HMS Argus (I49) in habour in 1918, painted in dazzle camouflage, with a Renown class battlecruiser in the distance. Date: 1918

Von Der Tann Cruiser
Germanys first battlecruiser, she is severely damaged at the battle of Jutland, all guns out of action, but makes it home. She will be scuttled at Scapa Flow in June 1918. Date: launched 1909

Damage to HMS Tiger during the Battle of Jutland, WW1
Damage to the British battlecruiser HMS Tiger, hit during the Battle of Jutland, in the North Sea near Denmark, during the First World War. Date: 31 May - 1 June 1916

HMS New Zealand, Battle of Jutland, WW1
HMS New Zealand, Indefatigable class British battlecruiser (a gift from the government of New Zealand), launched 1911, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1922

HMS Indomitable and Inflexible, Battle of Jutland, WW1
British Invincible-class battlecruisers, HMS Indomitable and HMS Inflexible, taking part in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War. Date: 1 June 1916

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

Men on HMS Tiger during the Battle of Jutland, WW1
Men on the Q turret of British battlecruiser HMS Tiger, after being hit during the Battle of Jutland, in the North Sea near Denmark, during the First World War. Date: 31 May - 1 June 1916

Invincible or Indefatigable class Battlecruiser, WW1
An Invincible or Indefatigable class Battlecruiser, which served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy during World War I

British 1st and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadrons, WW1
British 1st and 2nd Battlecruiser Squadrons at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914

HMS Indefatigable, British battlecruiser, WW1
HMS Indefatigable, British battlecruiser, launched 1909, served during the First World War, sunk during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916. Seen here (right foreground) with other ships

HMS Repulse with torpedo boats and submarine, WW1
HMS Repulse, British Renown-class battlecruiser, launched 1916, served briefly during the First World War, served during the Second World War, sunk off Malaya 1941

HMS Inflexible, British battlecruiser, Falklands, WW1
HMS Inflexible, British Invincible-class battlecruiser, launched 1907, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1920

HMS Indomitable, British battlecruiser, WW1
HMS Indomitable, British Invincible-class battlecruiser, launched 1907, served in various locations during the First World War, decommissioned 1920. Seen here travelling at full speed. Date: 1914-1918

Ships of the British 2nd LCS and BCS, WW1
Ships of the British 2nd LCS (Light Cruiser Squadron) (left) and BCS (Battlecruiser Squadron) (right) during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

HMS New Zealand, WW1
HMS New Zealand, Indefatigable class British battlecruiser (a gift from the government of New Zealand), launched 1911, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1922

War in the Pacific
Pages from The Sphere, 20th December 1941, with an article and accompanying photographs and illustrations about the loss of the British battleship Prince of Wales and the battlecruiser Repulse

Tsukuba Warship
Japanese battlecruiser, somewhat obsolete even when built : in 1917 her magazine will catch fire and she will explode and sink in Yokosuka Bay

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The battlecruiser, a formidable warship known for its speed and firepower, has played a significant role in naval history. One notable example is the HMS Hood, the last battlecruiser built for the Royal Navy. Commissioned in 1920, this British behemoth was an impressive sight on the high seas. With her sleek design and immense power, HMS Hood quickly became a symbol of British naval might. However, her fate would be sealed during World War II when she encountered the German battleship Bismarck. In a tragic turn of events, HMS Hood was sunk by enemy fire with only three survivors out of over 1, 400 crew members. But before this fateful encounter with Bismarck, other battlecruisers had already made their mark in history. During the Battle of Jutland in World War I, both HMS Lion and HMS Indefatigable were hit by enemy fire but fought valiantly until their untimely demise. These brave ships served as reminders of the risks faced by those who sailed into battle. Another noteworthy battlecruiser from that era was S. M. S Goeben which played a crucial role in shaping Turkey's involvement in World War I. Transferred to Turkish control after being pursued by British forces at sea, it went on to become an instrumental asset for Ottoman Empire during the conflict. In addition to these historical accounts are artistic depictions that capture the essence of these mighty vessels. The painting "HMS Inflexible" by Symonds & Co showcases this British battlecruiser at its prime in 1880 while another artwork titled "HMS Hood (2)" portrays her majesty through oil on canvas created in 2016. The legacy of these remarkable warships lives on even today as they continue to inspire awe and admiration among naval enthusiasts worldwide.