HMS Hampshire (Wreck)

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 First World War 1914-1918, shipwreck, cruiser, mass grave
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The Hampshire is best known for being the vessel that was carrying Lord Kitchener when it sank off Marwick Head, Orkney. Kitchener was on his way to discuss strategy with the Russians. The Hampshire was a tough battle cruiser that was well suited for the long journey from Orkney to Archangel. They left Orkney on June 5th 1916 and straightaway headed into a gale. The support ships could not keep up so the Hampshire carried on alone. Not for long though. It hit a mine and soon sank. There were few survivors.

Commission: The boat was built and launched at Chatham Dockyard, Kent over 1902 - 1904. She was commissioned in 1905.
History: The Hampshire had an eventful 11 years. She travelled to the Mediterranean and far East. She was involved in the hunt for the SMS Embden that was attacking Allied shipping at the start of the war. She took part in the battle of Jutland in 1916 just before her final encounter.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Hampshire_(1903)
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Coordinates:   59°7'2"N   3°23'45"W

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  • HMS Hampshire was an armored cruiser, not a battlecruiser.
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