Career of Commander Windham Mark Phipps Hornby, Volume 1: Cadet, 1909-1917

NB. The first two pages of the album contain a tabular list of the bases/ships to which Phipps-Hornby was assigned, the dates of his assignment, his rank at those times and the commanders under which he served.

1. Quayside scene, Portsmouth Harbour. The people in the picture comprise some naval cadets and civilian well-wishers. The second class cruiser moored in the centre background is HMS Venus (1897) of the Eclipse class. Astern of her are the masts of a dreadnought or battlecruiser.
2. The cadets of St. Vincent Term, close-up of a group lining the rail of the RFA Harlequin (1897), departing for the Royal Naval College, Osborne.
3. A formal group photograph of the cadets of St. Vincent Term, taken on the grounds of the Royal Naval College, Osborne, July 1911.
4. Number not allocated.
5. The College training cutter seen from the fighting top of the training mast.
6. An unidentified individual with a basset puppy in the college grounds [probably a cricket pitch?].
7. An interior view of ‘Duncan’ Dormitory, Royal Naval College, Osborne.
8. An interior view of the Messroom, Royal Naval College, Osborne.
9. An interior view of the Seamanship Room, Royal Naval College, Osborne. Various teaching props in the picture include a miniature block and tackle arrangement and a model steam screw frigate.
10. The training mast in the College grounds, dressed overall, seen from ground level. The training cutter can be seen near the foot of the mast.
11. An exterior view of the College Canteen.
12. The College Racquets Courts, exterior view.
13. A portside near beam view just forward of the broadside of the second class cruiser HMS Eclipse (1897). This is a commercially-produced print, and bears the reference number 238c. At the time this print was purchased the ship was serving as a cadet training cruiser.
14. The College Cricket Field with cricketers at play.
15. A slightly faded exterior view of the Officers’ Mess.
16. An informal group near the Cricket Field, comprising a mix of civilians and naval personnel. Two of the individuals in the picture have been identified as Fleet Surgeon G. Trevor Collingwood and Commander Arthur E. Wood.
17. A starboard bow view of the torpedo boat destroyer HMS Success (1901), taken while she was serving as a tender to the Royal Naval College, Dartford.
18. A view of boats racing on the River Dart during the 1912 College Regatta. Moored in the foreground is the steamboat Otter (?), around which are grouped spectators watching the boat race.
19. ‘Assault-at-Arms’, 1913, exterior scene, large group of naval cadets and instructors
20. ‘Assault-at-Arms’, 1913, exterior scene, large group of naval cadets accompanied by Royal Marine [?] band. Some spectators are visible in the distance.
21. ‘Assault-at-Arms’, 1913, exterior scene, large group of naval cadets swinging skittles accompanied by Royal Marine [?] band.
22. ‘Assault-at-Arms’, 1913, exterior scene, large group of naval cadets giving display, with two tables used as props.
23. A formal group photograph of St. Vincent Term, taken on the steps of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth in July 1913.
24. Nil Caption – Horse and buggy (static) with driver and three passengers, civilian driver plus three RN personnel.
25. A starboard near beam view just forward of the broadside of the Monmouth class first class armoured cruiser HMS Cumberland (1902) at moorings, Toulon, January 1914. A steam launch is visible alongside. This is a commercial print produced by Marius Bar.
26. A starboard bow view of the first class armoured cruiser HMS Cumberland (1902) at moorings, Toulon, January 1914. A steam launch is visible alongside on the starboard side. This is a commercial print produced by Marius Bar.
27. A portside near beam view just forward of the broadside of the first class armoured cruiser HMS Cumberland (1902) at moorings. This is a commercial print produced by J. Geiser of Algeria.
28. A starboard quarter view of the first class armoured cruiser HMS Cumberland (1902) at moorings, Toulon, January 1914. The ship’s guest booms are deployed and there are three boats alongside in addition to the steam launch. This is a commercial print produced by Marius Bar.
29. A formal group photograph of St. Vincent Term assembled on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Cumberland (1902) abreast the aft twin 6-inch turret [port side], April 1914.
30. A formal group photograph of St. Vincent Term assembled on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Cumberland (1902) abreast the aft twin 6-inch turret [port side], April 1914.
31. A port bow view of the Swiftsure class second class battleship HMS Triumph (1903). This is a commercially-produced print, and bears the reference number 249.
32. A starboard bow view of the Devonshire class first class armoured cruiser HMS Hampshire (1903) at moorings in Colombo harbour, January 1913.
33. A starboard beam view of the Peninsula & Oriental Steam Ship Co. vessel Nile (1906) at moorings, location uncertain.
34. A distant port quarter view of HMS Hampshire (1903) at moorings, Scapa Flow while attached to the 7th Cruiser Squadron, Grand Fleet. The shortened masts confirm this is a wartime photograph. In the foreground is a destroyer of the Talisman class, seen from the starboard quarter. The presence of this destroyer dates the photograph from late summer 1915 at the earliest.
35. Midshipman William Mark Phipps-Hornby in uniform, location uncertain.
36. View aft from the fighting top of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913), Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16.
37. Port bow view of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913) at moorings, Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16.
38. View of the fore funnel cap from the fighting top of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913), Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16.
39. View forward from the bridge of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913), Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16.
40. Portside near beam view just forward of the broadside of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913) at moorings, Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16. Just visible in the background is a dreadnought battleship of the Orion class.
41. View down from the bridge at the port side of the shelter deck of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913), Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16. One of the guest booms is extended over a steam launch.
42. A distant starboard bow view of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913) underway at a sedate pace with turrets trained on the port bow, Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16.
43. A distant portside near beam view just aft of the broadside of the Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship HMS Warspite (1913) underway with turrets trained on the port bow, Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16.
44. A distant starboard beam view of the Iron Duke class dreadnought battleship HMS Benbow (1913) underway, Scapa Flow, circa 1915/16. ‘A’ turret is training to starboard, ‘Q’ on the port quarter, the rest on the centreline fore and aft.
45. A view of Scapa Flow in the evening, probably taken from the stern of HMS Warspite (1913). Two armoured cruisers and a dreadnought battleship are visible. The nearest armoured cruiser is a member of the Warrior class, but the identity of the more distant one is less-certain. The dreadnought battleship is of the Orion class.
46. Engineer Commander Charles F. Dunn enjoying a cigar in his cabin, March 1916.
47. Lieutenant Raymond A. Poland Royal Marine Light Infantry, seated in his cabin aboard HMS Warspite (1913) reading a book, March 1916.
48. Signal Bosun William H. Quick, Captain Edward M. Phillpotts and the Reverend Walter J. Carey, on the after part of the upper deck (portside) of HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
49. Engineer Commander Charles F. Dunn relaxing with a book and a pipe in his cabin aboard HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
50. Sub Lieutenant George Griffiths on the starboard side of the upper deck [abreast of ‘X’ turret] of HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
51. Commander Francis M. Hodgson on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
52. Lieutenant Harrington Robley on the port side of the upper deck [abreast of ‘Y’ turret] of HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
53. Commander Philip W. Douglas, Commander Humphrey T. Walwyn, Fleet Paymaster Henshaw R. Russell and the Reverend Walter J. Carey standing under the guns of ‘Y’ turret, HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
54. Commander Philip W. Douglas on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913), March 1916.
55. Lieutenant George Griffiths, Engineer Lieutenant George W. Kidd and Lieutenant Mark-Wardlaw [identity uncertain as there were two Lieutenants with this surname at this time and neither is listed as being assigned to Warspite] on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913), circa 1916.
56. Lieutenant Young, Royal Naval Reserve, standing beneath the guns of ‘Y’ turret, HMS Warspite (1913), circa 1916.
57. A portside beam view of HMS Dreadnought (1906), underway at speed, circa 1915.
58. A port quarter view of the Warrior class armoured cruiser HMS Natal (1907) underway at speed, circa 1915.
59. A distant port bow view of the Arethusa class light cruiser HMS Inconstant (1914). The destroyer in the background appears to be of the Talisman class, suggesting it is late 1915.
60. View aft from the starboard side of the forecastle deck of HMS Warspite (1913). The guns of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ turrets can be seen trained on the starboard beam at maximum elevation. In the background other dreadnought battleships of the Grand Fleet can be seen deploying, including members of the Iron Duke class and the distinctive HMS Agincourt (1914). Photograph taken circa 1915.
61. A starboard beam view of three dreadnought battleships of the King George V class steaming en echelon, circa 1915.
62. View forward from the starboard side of the forecastle deck of HMS Warspite (1913) [standing above the guns of the 6-inch battery], circa 1915. The ship steaming directly ahead is a dreadnought battleship of the King George V class.
63. View aft from the starboard side of the forecastle deck of HMS Warspite (1913). The guns of ‘X’ and ‘Y’ turrets can be seen trained to starboard. In the background other dreadnought battleships of the Grand Fleet can be seen deploying, including members of the Iron Duke and Orion classes and the distinctive HMS Agincourt (1914). Photograph taken circa 1915.
64. View aft from the forecastle deck abreast ‘X’ turret [port side] of HMS Warspite (1913), circa 1915. The guns of ‘Y’ turret are trained on the port bow. Another dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class is directly astern with main guns bearing on the port bow as well. Other heavy units of the Grand Fleet are visible in the background albeit too distant to identify.
65. Invergordon, landscape view, waterfall and rocks scene
66. Invergordon, landscape view, stream and rocks
67. Invergordon, landscape view, stream and rocks
68. Invergordon, landscape view, large stream and scenic view
69. Hoy, Scapa Flow, landscape view, hill and cliff scene
70. View forward from the “quarterdeck” [after part of the upper deck] of HMS Warspite (1913).
71. Sub Lieutenant Edward W. Billyard-Leake, Lieutnant Commander Henry D. Simonds, Major Harold Ozanne, Royal Marines, Temporary Surgeon Frederick A. Williamson and the Reverend Walter J. Carey on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913), circa 1916.
72. Wardroom Officers, probably on the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913). Individuals not identified in this group.
73. Lieutenant George Griffiths standing under the guns of ‘Y’ turret, HMS Warspite (1913). In the background are two dreadnoughts of the King George V class.
74. 2nd. B.S. Regatta, 1915, steam launch alongside HMS Warspite (1913). The launch is just beneath the disused after 6-inch casemates.
75. 2nd. B.S. Regatta, 1915, steam launches and smaller oared craft moving to take their positions. In the background is a dreadnought battleship of the Conqueror class.
76. 2nd. B.S. Regatta, 1915, five men in dinghy
77. 2nd. B.S. Regatta, 1915, a group of unidentified officers watching the events from the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913).
78. 2nd. B.S. Regatta, 1915, a group of unidentified officers watching the events from the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913).
79. A distant view of heavy units of the Grand Fleet in bad weather, Scapa Flow. The two nearest vessels are dreadnought battleships of the Queen Elizabeth class, while two others in the distance to the right are Bellerophons or St. Vincents.
80. A dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class, seen from the after part of HMS Warspite (1913) in bad weather, Scapa Flow.
81. A dreadnought battleship of the King George V class underway in bad weather, Scapa Flow.
82. A small trawler in heavy weather. The caption ‘Royal Mail’ suggests this vessel is delivering post to the ships of the fleet.
83. A small trawler in heavy weather. The caption ‘Royal Mail’ suggests this vessel is delivering post to the ships of the fleet.
84. Crew mustered for Sunday Divisions on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913). The armoured cruiser in the background appears to be a ship of the Duke of Edinburgh class.
85. Embarking shell from an ammunition ship alongside HMS Warspite (1913). Seen from the after part of the upper deck, starboard side.
86. Crewmen amusing themselves by tripping the light fantastic [ie dancing] near the shielded 6-inch gun on the forecastle deck [starboard side] aboard HMS Warspite (1913).
87. Officers and Midshipmen boarding a liberty boat from HMS Warspite (1913), seen from the after part of the upper deck, starboard side.
88. Two fishing drifters packed with liberty men [sailors going ashore for recreation]. The ‘BCK’ prefix registration numbers indicate both hired vessels were registered at Buckie. The boat on the left is the Thains BCK 183 (1914) and the other is the Rig BCK 92 (1911). The two armoured cruisers in the background appear to be pf the Warrior class.
89. Middle engine room, plus single figure standing in engine room by wheel, HMS Warspite (1913).
90. Middle engine room dials etc, HMS Warspite (1913).
91. Middle engine room, HMS Warspite (1913).
92. Sick bay, main deck forward of ‘A’ turret trunk, HMS Warspite (1913).
93. ‘Cad’s Alley’, location uncertain [main deck corridor near Dispensary?]. The term ‘Cad’s Alley’ may relate to the fact that the dispensary stocks included treatments for venereal disease, but this is not certain.
94. View aft from outside ‘Y’ turret in heavy weather, HMS Warspite (1913), during a sweep in the North Sea. Another dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class is visible in the background.
95. The starboard 6-inch mounting on the forecastle deck, HMS Warspite (1913). The square gunshield has been washed away by the heavy seas, revealing the older casemate shield intrinsic to the gun.
96. The portside 6-inch mounting on the forecastle deck, HMS Warspite (1913). The square gunshield has been washed away by the heavy seas, revealing the older casemate shield intrinsic to the gun.
97. View aft from outside ‘Y’ turret in heavy weather, HMS Warspite (1913), during a sweep in the North Sea. Another dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class is visible in the background.
98. The starboard 6-inch mounting on the forecastle deck, HMS Warspite (1913). The square gunshield has been washed away by the heavy seas, revealing the older casemate shield intrinsic to the gun. Seen from near the base of the second funnel.
99. A bows-on view of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage following a collision with HMS Barham (1914) on the 4th of December 1915. The damaged area is undergoing inspection.
100. A starboard bow view of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage following a collision with HMS Barham (1914) on the 4th of December 1915. The damaged area is undergoing inspection. In the background are two other dreadnought battleships of the Queen Elizabeth class.
101. A close starboard bow view of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage following a collision with HMS Barham (1914) on the 4th of December 1915. The damaged area is undergoing inspection.
102. Hoisting in a torpedo, HMS Warspite (1913). The torpedo is being brought inboard by the starboard crane abreast the mainmast [on the forecastle deck]. Three crewmen are on the upper deck with a trolley ready to ready to receive it. The proceedings were photographed from the forecastle deck abreast ‘X’ turret.
103. View forward at ‘X’ and ‘Y’ turrets from the aft end of the upper deck. Both turrets are trained to starboard, slightly forward of the beam.
104. No caption – Party in small craft towing longboat heading ashore, Scapa Flow
105. No caption – Party on deck of longboat, Scapa Flow. The group includes a Lieutenant and Major Harold Ozanne, Royal Marines.
106. No caption – Party disembarking ashore. This group includes at least one Midshipman.
107. No caption – Party cooking food ashore. One of those cooking is a Lieutenant Commander, while a Lieutenant looks on nearby.
108. No caption – Three men of party relaxing. The man in the middle is the Reverend Walter J. Carey. The identities of the Midshipman and the Lieutenant with him are uncertain.
109. No caption - Three men of party fishing (?) from a cutter.
110. ‘Land Ho!’; a group of officers, including Major Harold Ozanne, Royal Marines, a Lieutenant Commander and two Lieutenants strike a pose appropriate to the caption at the stern of a longboat, Scapa Flow. Just visible in the background are a Warrior class armoured cruiser and a Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship.
111. Major Harold Ozanne, Royal Marines and Lieutenant Commander Walter H. Leeke ashore for a picnic party, Scapa Flow.
112. Commander Philip W. Douglas stirring what appears to be a saucepan of soup during a picnic ashore, Scapa Flow.
113. Casual group scene out for a sail on board a whaler, Scapa Flow.
114. View forward along the port side of the forecastle deck, HMS Warspite (1913). The photograph was taken from above no. 2 gun in the 6-inch battery while the ship was moving at full speed, hence the spectacular bow wave.
115. View forward from the starboard side of the bridge, HMS Warspite (1913). The photograph was taken while the ship was moving at full speed, hence the spectacular bow wave.
116. View forward from the forecastle deck above the starboard 6-inch battery, HMS Warspite (1913). The photograph was taken while the ship was moving at full speed, hence the spectacular bow wave.
117. View aft from second funnel searchlight platform on HMS Warspite (1913), looking down the starboard side. ‘X’ turret has just fired.
118. Snow on the after part of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913). In the background is a dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class, and beyond her some armoured cruisers, two Bellerophon or St. Vincent class dreadnoughts and the unique HMS Agincourt (1914).
119. Snow on the after part of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913), seen from the starboard side abreast ‘X’ turret. In the background another Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship is barely visible.
120. View aft from the forecastle of HMS Warspite (1913). The deck, ‘A’ and ‘B’ turrets and the superstructure are visible in the picture, and there is a light coating of snow on some surfaces.
121. Snow on the after part of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913), seen from the port side with ‘Y’ turret to the left of the picture.
122. A starboard near beam view just forward of the broadside of a Queen Elizabeth class dreadnought battleship. Barely visible in the background to the right of the picture is another dreadnought battleship of the Orion class.
123. The aft end of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913), showing the stern wave generated when steaming at speed.
124. The aft end of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913), showing the stern wave generated when steaming at speed.
125. The aft end of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913), showing the stern wave generated when steaming at speed.
126. View aft from the top of ‘X’ turret, HMS Warspite (1913), showing the stern wave.
127. A group of officers relaxing on the port side of the forecastle deck near ‘X’ turret. The caption “B.J.I. – a Breather” is something of a mystery.
128. Formal group photograph of HMS Warspite (1913)’s Midshipmen and Sub Lieutenants. The picture was taken on the port side of the forecastle deck, just forward of ‘X’ turret.
129. Sailors and marines lining the rails as HMS Warspite (1913) passes under the Forth Bridge to join the Battlecruiser Fleet. The picture was taken on the port side of the forecastle deck from abreast the mainmast, looking forward.
130. Fleet Paymaster Sydney H. Jones-Parry, Lieutenant George Griffiths and Lieutenant Alfred H. D. Young, Royal Naval Reserve on the after part of the upper deck of HMS Warspite (1913) abreast ‘Y’ turret [starboard side]. In the background are two armoured cruisers of the Warrior class.
131. Fleet Paymaster Sydney H. Jones-Parry, Fleet Surgeon William W. Keir and Lieutenant Gerald Curteis aboard HMS Warspite (1913) [upper deck or forecastle deck?].
132. View forward from the port side of the bridge of HMS Warspite (1913) while at sea with the 5th Battle Squadron, August 1915 at the earliest. ‘A’ turret is trained on the port quarter, while ‘B’ is trained forward. The ship directly ahead is her sister HMS Barham (1914). The nearer of the two ships in the far distance is HMS Queen Elizabeth (1913). The identity of the ship beyond her is uncertain but she appears to be a dreadnought battleship of the King George V class.
133. View aft from the top of ‘X’ turret, HMS Warspite (1913) while at sea.
134. View forward from the starboard side of the forecastle deck above the 6-inch secondary battery, HMS Warspite (1913). The guns of ‘A’ and ‘B’ turrets can be seen trained to starboard. Ahead of Warspite is HMS Queen Elizabeth (1913) with her main armament trained to starboard as well.
135. View forward along the starboard side of the forecastle deck, HMS Warspite (1913) from abreast the after conning tower. Ahead of her is HMS Barham (1914), and in the distance a dreadnought battleship of the King George V class.
136. A distant near bows-on [slightly from port] view of a dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class. The presence of the shielded 6-inch guns on the forecastle deck indicates this photograph was taken before the summer of 1916.
137. A bows-on view of a dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class, seen from the starboard quarter of the shelter deck of HMS Warspite (1913).
138. A distant port bow view of a dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class. The presence of the shielded 6-inch guns on the forecastle deck indicates this photograph was taken before the summer of 1916.
139. A distant portside near beam view just aft of the broadside of HMS Queen Elizabeth (1913) under way with ‘A’ turret trained on the starboard quarter. Beyond her to the left of the picture are four escorting destroyers. The presence of her after casemated 6-inch guns indicates that this photograph was taken in 1915.
140. A starboard bow view of a dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class at moorings with booms extended and boats alongside.
141. A starboard bow view of the Caroline class light cruiser HMS Conquest (1915). In the background is the seaplane carrier HMS Campania (1893). The appearance of the latter ship indicates the photograph was taken in 1915.
142. A bows-on view of a dreadnought battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class at moorings. Another Queen Elizabeth is beyond her to the left of the picture. Barely visible on the right is the dreadnought battleship HMS Canada (1913).
143. An elevated starboard bow view of the Admiralty Z class whaler HMS Bullwhale (1915), seen from the port side of the forecastle deck [abreast the mainmast] of HMS Warspite (1913).
144. View aft from the fighting top of HMS Warspite (1913). In the background to the right of the picture are two dreadnought battleships of the Bellerophon or St. Vincent classes. The presence of torpedo net booms on the latter ships suggests a date of 1915.
145. Shell hits to the starboard side of HMS Warspite (1913)’s second funnel, sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
146. Close-up of the plating on the port side of ‘X’ turret of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage caused to the face of the armour by a shell hit sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
147. 12-inch shell hit to the after end of the forward shelter deck [port side] of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth. For an interior view of this hit, see image #152.
148. Shell hit to the area of a boiler room vent, probably near the base of the fore funnel of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
149. The starboard 6-inch mounting on the forecastle deck of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
150. The starboard 6-inch mounting and adjacent deck area on the forecastle deck of HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
151. The boat stowage area on the forecastle deck aft of the funnels, HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
152. Interior, probably the port side of the upper deck, HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth. For an exterior view of this hit, see image #147.
153. The forecastle deck superstructure just forward of ‘X’ turret [seen from the top of that turret], HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
154. Area of the forecastle deck between ‘A’ and ‘B’ turrets, starboard side, HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
155. Interior, probably inside the superstructure at the aft end of the forecastle deck [just beneath the after conning tower], HMS Warspite (1913). The hole is on the starboard side. The damage was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
156. The starboard side of the superstructure beneath the after conning tower, HMS Warspite (1913), showing damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. This photograph was taken on 3rd June at Rosyth.
157. A port beam view of the Birkenhead class light cruiser HMS Chester (1915), circa 1916.
158. A portside near beam view just forward of the broadside of HMS Chester (1915) underway, leaving the Mersey to join the Grand Fleet’s Third Light Cruiser Squadron, April 1916.
159. Close portside view of HMS Chester (1915) [from the foremost 5.5-inch gun to just after the break of the forecastle] at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The print has been numbered to illustrate the hits and damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
160. Close portside view of HMS Chester (1915) [from just forward of the armoured conning tower to the second funnel] at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The print has been numbered to illustrate the hits and damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
161. Close portside view of HMS Chester (1915) [from the first funnel to just aft of the fourth funnel] at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The print has been numbered to illustrate the hits and damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
162. Slightly elevated starboard view [probably taken from a dockyard crane] of HMS Chester (1915) at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916, looking forward from the mainmast. The print has been numbered to illustrate the hits and damage sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. In the background are a number of ‘Flower’ type convoy escort sloops.
163. Slightly elevated starboard view [probably taken from a dockyard crane] of HMS Chester (1915) at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916, looking aft from just before the bridge, illustrating the hits and damage sustained by the bridge and starboard guns at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
164. A close-up of “Hit No. 5” aboard HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
165. A close-up of “Hit No. 8” aboard HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit, which actually struck the port side of the foremost funnel and burst inside, was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
166. A close-up of “Hit No. 4” on HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit, which struck the hull armour plating on the portside roughly abreast the armoured conning tower, was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
167. A close-up of “Hit No. 6” aboard HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This photograph was taken on the port side of the forecastle deck before ‘P1’ 5.5-inch mounting, looking aft. The damage done to this area is evident from the picture, and was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
168. A close-up of “Hit No. 7” on HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit, which penetrated the hull just above the port side armour plating abreast ‘P1’ 5.5-inch mounting, was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
169. A close-up of “Hit No. 9” on HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit, which penetrated the hull just above the port side armour plating slightly forward of ‘P2’ 5.5-inch mounting, was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
170. Photograph taken on the starboard side of the forecastle deck just forward the bridge [looking aft] of HMS Chester (1915), at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The damage to the starboard bridge wing and ‘S1’ 5.5-inch mounting was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
171. Photograph taken on the starboard side of the forecastle deck just aft of ‘S1’ 5.5-inch mounting [looking forward] of HMS Chester (1915), at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The damage to the starboard bridge wing and ‘S1’ 5.5-inch mounting was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
172. Photograph taken on the starboard side of the forecastle deck just aft of ‘S1’ 5.5-inch mounting [looking forward] of HMS Chester (1915), at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The damage to the starboard bridge wing and ‘S1’ 5.5-inch mounting was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
173. Photograph taken on the starboard side of the forecastle deck just aft of number three funnel [looking forward] of HMS Chester (1915), at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The damage to the area was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
174. Photograph taken aboard HMS Chester (1915), at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The damage to this area [exact location uncertain, probably near the base of one of the funnels] was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
175. Slightly elevated starboard view [probably taken from a dockyard crane] of HMS Chester (1915) at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916, looking aft from roughly abreast number three funnel, illustrating the hits and damage sustained by the after director and surrounding area at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
176. Photograph taken aboard HMS Chester (1915), at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. The damage to this area [near the break of the forecastle deck] was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.

177. A close-up of “Hit No. 17” on HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit, which struck on the join between two armour plates on the port side abreast the AA guns, was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
178. A close-up of “Hit No. 12” on HMS Chester (1915), taken at Rosyth, 3rd June 1916. This hit, which struck the armour belt just aft of ‘P3’ 5.5-inch mounting, was sustained at the battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916.
179. A starboard near beam view just aft of the broadside of HMS Chester (1915), circa 1917.
180. A slightly distant portside view of the Courageous class battlecruisers HMS Courageous (1916), HMS Glorious (1916), and the K class submarine K9 (1916).

Object Details

ID: ALB0992
Type: Photograph album
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 1909-1917
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 278 mm x 418 mm x 45 mm
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