HMS Chester, British light cruiser, WW1
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HMS Chester, British light cruiser, WW1
The forecastle and gun of the British Town-class light cruiser, HMS Chester, launched 1915, which took part in the Battle of Jutland (1916) during the First World War. It was the ship of John Jack Travers Cornwell (1900-1916), a heroic young sailor who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery during the Battle of Jutland while under fire from four German cruisers. Date: circa 1916
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This evocative photograph captures the foreboding presence of HMS Chester, a British Town-class light cruiser launched in 1915, during the tumultuous waters of the First World War. With the forecastle and gun prominently displayed, the ship's powerful artillery stands ready for action. HMS Chester played a pivotal role in the historic Battle of Jutland in 1916, where it was under relentless fire from four German cruisers. Among its crew was the young and heroic sailor, John Jack Travers Cornwell, who posthumously received the Victoria Cross for his extraordinary bravery during the battle. Cornwell, who was only 16 years old at the time, continued to man the ship's anti-aircraft gun despite being severely wounded. His selfless actions inspired his comrades to continue the fight, ultimately contributing to the British victory in this significant naval engagement. This image, circa 1916, transports us back to a time of war and heroism on the high seas, as the Royal Navy's Town-class light cruisers, such as HMS Chester, bravely defended the British Isles.
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