A famous picture of HMS Audacious sinking after striking a mine. She had only been in service for about a year when she was sunk and was a serious loss to the Grand Fleet at a time when its numerical superiority over the German High Seas Fleet was slim. The loss was not officially acknowledged until after the war despite it being widely reported in American newspapers.
An interesting fact is that the mine that sunk Audacious was one of 200 laid by Berlin - one of the German liners converted to be a raider. Also some other pictures to go with yours.
I believe that only one man died in this sinking, in contrast to most other minings. Was she the last RN ship to be fitted with a stern gallery?
Thought you maybe interested in this ... http://www.deepimage.co.uk/wrecks/audacious/audacious990-article.htm By the way - I read there were no casualties but I'll keep looking to see if I can find anything other information ! Annie
