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					Year | 
				
					Name | 
				
					Owner | 
			
			
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | HMS Bulwark | Royal Navy | 
The 'London'-class pre-dreadnought battleship HMS Bulwark, was destroyed by a massive internal explosion while lying at anchor in the River Medway, on November 26th, 1914. Seven hundred and thirty-eight men were lost, including Walter Arthur Spindloe of West Hartlepool.
HMS Bulwark
				
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																Donated by World Ship SocietyThe London-class pre-dreadnought battleship HMS Bulwark.
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