Battle of Jutland May 31 - June 1 1916

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Yes the famous saying "There is something wrong with our bloody ships today" perhaps the greatest naval battle in history and one with appalling losses on both sides though the Brit's in this instance suffered allot more than the German fleet.

Apparently according to a doco I saw some years ago where they dove on the wrecks at Jutland the reason the ships blew up was poor ammo and cordite storage.
As anticipating a large scale engagement the Brits had stacked extra ammo and cordite below decks in just about every available space with leaving the fire doors open thus expediting the conflagration and resultant explosion.

RIP to your great uncle RCS.