Historical Events tagged with "hms queen mary"
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Military & Warfare
Launch of HMS Queen Mary Battlecruiser
August 16th, 1913 111 years ago
HMS Queen Mary was launched in 1913 at the Clydebank shipyard in Scotland. This battlecruiser was a part of the Royal Navy's modernization efforts, symbolizing advancements in naval engineering of the time. The launch was a grand event that attracted considerable attention, showcasing Britain's naval prowess as tensions grew in Europe. Among the notable attendees were members of the Royal Family and naval officials, signaling the importance of the ship to British interests.
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