SMS Seydlitz at the Battle of Jutland
IWM SP 2157 (May 1916)
SMS Seydlitz at the Battle of Jutland |
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| Completed in May 1913, SMS Seydlitz
was one of Germany's greatest First World War battle cruisers. This photograph
shows it 'bowing down' after it came under heavy attack at the Battle of
Jutland, receiving hits from 21 heavy shells and one torpedo. Shipping more
than 5,000 tons of water, Seydlitz nonetheless managed to escape
back to the German naval base at Wilhelmshaven and - after undergoing extensive
repairs - continued to serve with the German navy. It was scuttled along
with the rest of the German fleet at Scapa Flow on 21 June 1919. IWM SP 2157 (May 1916) |
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