The Wartime Memories Project - The Great War
HMS Revenge

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HMS Revenge was built by Vickers, orrigionally due to be named HMS Renown, she was launched on the 29th of May 1915 and commissioned into the Royal Navy in February 1916. HMS Revenge joined the 1st battle Squadron of the Grand Fleet in March 1916 and saw action at the Battle of Jutland, temporarily being flagship to Vice Admiral Burney. In November 1916 she became the flagship of Admiral Madden (second in command of the Grand Fleet) HMS Revenge also served in the Second World War and was scrapped at Inverkeithing 5th September 1948. May 2010 - Please note we currently have a large backlog of submitted material, our volunteers are working through this as quickly as possible and all names, stories and photos will be added to the site. For updates please see our news page. World War 1 One ww1 wwII greatwar great List of those who served on HMS Revenge during The Great War

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