HMS Irresistible

September 1, 1905: HMS Irresistible at Genoa (Genova), Italy.

(Photo from the collection of William "Bill" Thomas Clegg RN
Courtesy of Robert W. Green)

 

October 2, 1905: Ordinary Seacat Togo in one of the 12"/40 (305mm) main guns on HMS Irresistible. When
Irresistible was sinking Leading Stoker William Burrows jumped over the side in an attempt to save Togo, who
was already in the water, this gallant act cost him his life, both Burrows and Togo perished.

(Photo from the collection of William "Bill" Thomas Clegg RN
Courtesy of Robert W. Green)

 

Ordinary Seacat Togo seen in 1905.

(Photo from the collection of William "Bill" Thomas Clegg RN
Courtesy of Robert W. Green)

 

Gunnery crew on the HMS Irresistible in May 1906 in Valletta, Malta. Able Seaman William (Bill) Thomas Clegg RN is seen in the middle of the back row behind the officer.

(Photo from the collection of William "Bill" Thomas Clegg RN
Courtesy of Robert W. Green)

 

June 1906: HMS Irresistible in drydock at Malta. Another Formidable class battleship, possibly HMS Formidable
is seen alongside.

(Photo from the collection of William "Bill" Thomas Clegg RN
Courtesy of Robert W. Green)

 

March 18, 1915: HMS Irresistible sinking in the Dardanelles seen from HMS Lord Nelson.

 



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