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HMS Vanguard was a St Vincent-class dreadnought battleship of the British Royal Navy. While anchored at Scapa Flow on 9 July 1917, she was destroyed by an internal explosion, probably involving overheated cordite charges in a magazine; more than 800 people died, with only a few survivors. The protected wreck remains in Scapa Flow and is both a war grave and an important site for the study of First World War naval history.
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What caused the HMS Vanguard to explode?
HMS Vanguard, a St Vincent-class dreadnought battleship, was destroyed by a massive internal explosion on 9 July 1917 while anchored at Scapa Flow. The investigation concluded the blast was likely caused by overheated cordite charges in one of the ship's magazines.
Were there any survivors from the HMS Vanguard explosion?
Sadly, there were only a few survivors out of the more than 800 people on board when the ship blew up in 1917. The catastrophic explosion killed almost the entire crew instantly.
What type of ship was the HMS Vanguard (1917)?
It was a St Vincent-class dreadnought battleship belonging to the British Royal Navy. These massive warships were heavily armed and formed the backbone of British naval power during World War I.
Where is the wreck of HMS Vanguard located?
The remains of the HMS Vanguard rest at the bottom of Scapa Flow in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. The wreck site is now a designated war grave, protected under the Protection of Military Remains Act to honor the 800+ sailors who died.
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