Took these pics today. The frigate was built in 1860 and fought at the battle of Helgoland in 1864. Took 18 direct hits, one of which killed 11 sailors and wounded 10. One of the wounded officers kept fighting for an hour with a shell fragment sticking out of his head. He later died when it was removed.
The pics of the cannonball hits are from a later reconstruction. The bell damage is from a hit sustained in the battle though.
'Jylland' was the last wooden battleship built in Denmark. She had sails but also had a steam engine. Her propeller could be hoisted out of the water to reduce drag.
The pics of the cannonball hits are from a later reconstruction. The bell damage is from a hit sustained in the battle though.
'Jylland' was the last wooden battleship built in Denmark. She had sails but also had a steam engine. Her propeller could be hoisted out of the water to reduce drag.
