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Naval Art Countries Royal Navy Ships HMS Aurora to HMS Cavalier HMS Birmingham |
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HMS Birmingham Commanded by Captain Arthur Duff, Ramming the German Submarine U15 on August 9th 1914 by M G Swanwick (P) Having swept away the periscope and conning tower of the German submarine U15 with a salvo of six shots from the Birminghams guns, Captain Arthur Duff ordered the cruisers engines to be set at full speed. With a turn of the helm she was brought round with her bows pointing straight at the disabled submarine. Then dashing forward at 25 miles per hour the 5,400 ton cruiser rode into U15, which rolled over and sank to the bottom of the sea with its crew of three officers and twenty men. |
HMS Birmingham Commanded by Captain Arthur Duff, Hitting the Conning Tower of the German Submarine U15. No text for this item |
HMS Birmingham Launched : 7th May 1913 HMS Birmingham. Built at Elswick amd launched 7th May 1913, HMS Birmingham was completed in January 1914. Joined the 1st light cruiser squadron in 1914, and in June of 1914 visited Kiel. During World War One she rammed and sunk U-15 on the 9th of August 1914 as well as sinking two German merchant ships, and also took part in the Dogger Bank action in January 1915. In February 1915 she joined the 2nd Light Cruiser squadron. On the 18th of June HMS Birmingham attacked a u-boat without success and during the battle of Jutland sustained some damage caused by splintering during the night of the battle. After the Great War she became the flagship to the 6th light cruiser squadron 1919 - 1920 then transferred to the Nore during 1920 - 1922. Recommissioned in November 1923 to the Africa Station with the 6th Light Cruiser Squadron as Flagship, relieving HMS Lowestoft. HMS Birmingham served in foreign stations until being sold in 1931. Scrapped 12th March 1931 |
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