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Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class battleship HMS Barham at sea during the Second World
Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class battleship HMS Barham at sea during the Second World War.
She was attacked by a German bot on 25th November 1941 while operating with other ships of the Mediterranean fleet, s00 miles north west of Alexandria. The concentrated salvo torpedo faired at very close range struck her on the port side. She immediately took a heavy list to port and when on her side, about four minutes after being hit, her magazine exploded and she sank with the loss of 862 officers and men.
Circa 1941
Official
Reach PLC
Mirrorpix
At Sea
Media ID 21888395
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Remembering the Brave: HMS Barham's Final Voyage". This poignant print captures the majestic Royal Navy Queen Elizabeth-class battleship, HMS Barham, as she sails through treacherous waters during the Second World War. The image showcases her grandeur and power, a symbol of British resilience in the face of adversity. Little did anyone know that this would be one of the last moments captured before tragedy struck on that fateful day - November 25th, 1941. While operating alongside fellow ships of the Mediterranean fleet, approximately 200 miles northwest of Alexandria, HMS Barham fell victim to a devastating attack by a German bot. The concentrated salvo torpedo hit her port side at an alarmingly close range. Within moments, she listed heavily to port and then tragically capsized just four minutes after impact. As if fate had dealt its cruelest blow, her magazine exploded with catastrophic force causing her swift descent into the depths below. The loss was immeasurable - 862 officers and men perished in this heart-wrenching event. This photograph serves as both a tribute to their bravery and a reminder of sacrifice made during those tumultuous times. Circa 1941 marks this somber moment in history when warships like HMS Barham sailed valiantly amidst chaos and danger. Let us never forget their courage as we honor their memory today.
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