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The Loss of H. M.s Victoria
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The Loss of H. M.s Victoria
Coloured lantern slide illustrating Britannia sitting on an anchor and drapped in a Union Jack.She sits with a lion on a beach. H.M.S Victoria was the lead ship in her class of two battleships in the Royal Navy. In 1893 she collided with Camperdown near Tripoli and sank taking 358 crew with her.. Slide number 10 of Box 195 entitled Curtains & Flags Date: circa 1911
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Anchor Battleships Britannia Camperdown Collided Crew Illustrating Lead Lion Loss Sank Sits Slides Taking Tripoli 1921
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This coloured lantern slide, titled "The Loss of H.M.S Victoria," depicts a poignant and symbolic image of Britannia, the personification of Britain, mourning the loss of the lead ship of her class, H.M.S. Victoria. Britannia is shown sitting solemnly on an anchor, draped in the Union Jack, with a lion at her feet on a rocky beach. The HMS Victoria was a proud addition to the Royal Navy, with her sister ship forming the second battleship of the same class. However, on October 22, 1893, near Tripoli, the HMS Victoria collided with HMS Camperdown, resulting in the tragic sinking of the former, taking the lives of 358 brave crew members. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the British Navy during this period, encapsulating the spirit of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The slide, which is part of Box 195 entitled "Curtains & Flags," is estimated to date from around 1911, providing a historical perspective on this significant maritime event.
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