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George V / Postcard Sailor
GEORGE V " Our Sailor King", with a picture of the battleship HMS King George V below
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1865 Battle Ship Post Card Sailor 1936
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George V, affectionately known as the 'Sailor King,' is depicted in this striking photograph from the Mary Evans Picture Library. The image shows the monarch in full naval uniform, complete with cap and medals, standing confidently on the quarterdeck of his flagship, HMS King George V. The battleship, a symbol of Britain's maritime power and naval dominance, looms large in the background, its guns trained on the horizon. George V's naval career began in 1881 when he joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman, serving aboard various ships and seeing action in the Anglo-Egyptian War and the Russo-Japanese War. He rose through the ranks, eventually becoming First Sea Lord in 1911, a position he held until his accession to the throne in 1910 following the death of his father, King Edward VII. The photograph, taken in 1936, captures George V in his element, surrounded by the trappings of his naval past and the might of the British fleet. The image is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, a time when monarchs served in the military and led their countries in times of war. The historical significance of this photograph is further underscored by the fact that it was taken just a few years before George V's death in 1936. The HMS King George V, named in honor of the monarch, was a battlecruiser launched in 1911 and served in both World Wars. It was the largest and most powerful battlecruiser in the world at the time of its launch and was a testament to Britain's naval prowess. The ship saw action in the Battle of Jutland during World War I and was scrapped in 1948.
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