The 5th Battle Squadron at sea

A view from the upper deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth (1913), looking forward from the starboard side. The photograph was taken from the break of the forecastle roughly abreast the mainmast, and the aftermost 6-inch gun can be seen projecting from its casemate beyond a stowed rope ladder. Immediately ahead of Queen Elizabeth is her sister HMS Barham (1915) following another battleship of the Queen Elizabeth class. The squadron is steaming in line ahead and is executing a turn to starboard.

Object Details

ID: N16710
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Curzon, Francis Richard Henry Penn
Vessels: Barham (1914); Warspite (1913) Queen Elizabeth (1913)
Date made: 1915/6; 1915-1916
People: Her Majesty's Naval Base, Devonport; John Brown & Company
Measurements: 110 mm x 165 mm