HMS Duke of York at sea during World War 2.

Waves break over the bow of the HMS Duke of York.

March 27, 1945: HM King George VI and HM Queen Elizabeth inspecting the HMS Duke of York at Liverpool, England following her refit. The corvette HMS Rhododendron K-78 is seen in the background.

March 27, 1945: HM King George VI and HM Queen Elizabeth inspecting the HMS Duke of York at Liverpool, England following her refit. The corvette HMS Rhododendron K-78 is seen in the background.

HMS Duke of York at Hong Kong.

(All photos from the collection of Alan Sutherland RN,
submitted on his behalf by David Williams)