The famous ship sunk at the Battle of Jutland in 1916 was HMS Queen Mary. This battle was the largest naval engagement of World War I, fought between the British Royal Navy and the Imperial German Navy in the North Sea. The sinking of Queen Mary, along with the loss of her crew, symbolized the high stakes of naval warfare and the significant casualties involved. The battle itself ended inconclusively, with both sides claiming victory, but it showcased the technological advancements and strategic importance of naval power during the war.