On her launch in 1912, HMS "Iron Duke" was one of the newest dreadnought battleships in the British fleet, served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet under the command of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe during World War I. Participated in the Battle of Jutland.
On her launch in 1912, HMS "Iron Duke" was one of the newest dreadnought battleships in the British fleet, named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. She served as the flagship of the Grand Fleet during World War I. She was the flagship of the Grand Fleet at the battle of Jutland.