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ANZAC
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Copyright: Pam Russell (coasties) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 273 W: 77 N: 925] (5652)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-03-22
Categories: Event
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Canon 50mm f/1.8 II, Digital RAW ISO 800
Exposure: f/2, 1/45 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-04-25 2:55
Viewed: 238
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Text from the plaque This White Ensign was flown on "H.M.S. Queen" during the landing at ANZAC 25th April, 1915.

It now hangs in the Nelson Cathedral. See the plaque that hangs below in the workshop.

HMS Queen was built at Devonport Dockyard and laid down on the 12th March 1901,launched on the 8th March 1902 and finally completed 1904.

HMS Queen (along with HMS Prince of Wales) from the rest of the London Class by having amidships open 12 pounder gun batteries. HMS Queen served with the Mediterranean Fleet until 1907 and was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet 1908. Joined the 3rd battle squadron in May 1912, then transferred to the 5th battle squadron. During the outbreak of WW1, she was engaged on Channel patrols and like HMS London was transferred to the Dardanelle's in 1915. On 25th April she supported the Anzac landings, she was then transferred to the Adriatic and at Taranto became a base ship until 1918. Before returning to Britain her four twelve inch Guns were removed and transferred to the Italian Navy. She was finally broken up 4th September 1920.

Displacement: 14,150 tons load and deep load 15,400 tons Speed: 18 knots Compliment: 714 Armament: Four 12 -inch Guns in Pairs, twelve 6 -inch Q/F single guns, Sixteen 12 pounder single guns (Q/F) Six 3 pounder QF and four 18 - inch submerged Torpedo Tubes
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Nice simple shot here to commemerate ANZAC day.. Sharp image, and the detail and texture of the flag is very clear..

Cheers
David

Straightforward and to the point. A simple and effective representation. I like the approach.

Nice use of that prime lens, too. Quite handy!

Rew

Some times simple says alot, nice and sharp and great notes as well. TFS

Hi Pam,

GReat tribute! Graceful and respectful. Great composition and interesting notes. Tfs.

Regards and best wishes,
Martyn

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