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Piece of shrapnel, 1914

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Rafe Rowley-Conway was the commander of HMS LARK from 12 May 1914 until 27 November 1914. A family story maintains that HMS LARK was the first British ship to fire its guns. A small memento of the battle is this piece of shrapnel which fell on the deck.

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Rowley-Conwy family
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