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| Keywords: sunderland shipbuilding ship ship launches shiplaunches ship builders shipbuilders shipyard hms opal hmsopal william doxford & sons ltd williamdoxfordsonsltd torpedo boat destroyer torpedoboatdestroyer first world war firstworldwar battle of jutland battleofjutland black and white photograph blackandwhitephotograph slipway september 1915 september1915 sunderland history fair sunderlandhistoryfair 7 june 2014 7june2014 vessels river wear riverwear workers marine engineering marineengineering cargo ships cargoships supplies industrial maritime heritage maritimeheritage frame structure deck rail buildings door pole timber wood debris building material buildingmaterial chimney smoke mast rope chain roof wall window glass platform propeller hat overalls shirt support momentous unusual cylinder pipe warship ww1 black and white First World War torpedo boat destoyer HMS Opal, is prepared for launch at the East Yard of William Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland, September 1915 (TWAM ref. DS.DOX/6/8). She was an M-class destroyer and took part at the Battle of Jutland. The Rivers Tyne and Wear were responsible for building many vessels, which served Britain during the First World War. This set remembers some of those warships that took part in the Battle of Jutland from 31 May to 1 June 1916. During the battle over 6,000 British sailors lost their lives and 14 Royal Naval vessels were sunk. The losses included the battlecruisers HMS Queen Mary and HMS Invincible, as well as the destroyers HMS Shark, HMS Sparrowhawk and HMS Turbulent, all built on Tyneside. Their memory lives on. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk First World War torpedo boat destoyer HMS Opal, is prepared for launch at the East Yard of William Doxford & Sons Ltd, Sunderland, September 1915 (TWAM ref. DS.DOX/6/8). She was an M-class destroyer and took part at the Battle of Jutland. The Rivers Tyne and Wear were responsible for building many vessels, which served Britain during the First World War. This set remembers some of those warships that took part in the Battle of Jutland from 31 May to 1 June 1916. During the battle over 6,000 British sailors lost their lives and 14 Royal Naval vessels were sunk. The losses included the battlecruisers HMS Queen Mary and HMS Invincible, as well as the destroyers HMS Shark, HMS Sparrowhawk and HMS Turbulent, all built on Tyneside. Their memory lives on. (Copyright) We're happy for you to share these digital images within the spirit of The Commons. Please cite 'Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums' when reusing. Certain restrictions on high quality reproductions and commercial use of the original physical version apply though; if you're unsure please email archives@twmuseums.org.uk | ||||
