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HMS Neptune at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Neptune at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Neptune was a Battleship evolved from the Dreadnought design and similar to the Colossus-class. She was one of the first battleships to be built with Director gun control and carried out trials of this systen. At Jutland, she formed part of the 5th Division of the Grand Fleet, with Rear Admiral Gaunt commanding this Division. During the battle she fired 48 12-inch shells and was credited with several hits on the German battlecruiser SMS Lutzow. She suffered no damage or casualties. This Community aims to include all those who served in Neptune at Jutland. To share, or request, information, please email: gerrycostellofww[at]gmail.com
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Born 1890
Royal Navy 14891 Private Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division: HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1889
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Born 1892
Royal Navy SS3384 Able Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1885
Royal Navy 216019 Able Seaman HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1896
Royal Navy Midshipman Royal Naval Reserve - HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1898
Royal Navy J30104 Boy 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1887
Royal Navy Z/3628 Able Seaman Royal Naval Division/RNVR Tyneside - HMS NEPTUNE
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Born 1894
Royal Navy SS114540 Stoker 1st Class HMS NEPTUNE
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