Andrea Doria
Survived
| Type | Battleship |
|---|---|
| Class | Andrea Doria |
| War | Second World War |
| Main guns | 13 × 12″ guns |
Refits
| 1937–1940 | Rebuilt almost from the keel up: a new bow, new engines for 27 knots, Pugliese torpedo protection, and her 12-inch guns bored out to 12.6 inches, with the centre turret removed. |
Back in service after her rebuild just in time to be at Taranto, where she was not hit. Surrendered at Malta in 1943 and served on until 1956.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 13 × 305 mm (12 in) guns
- 16 × 152 mm (6 in) guns
- 13 × 76 mm (3 in) guns
- 6 × 76 mm anti-aircraft guns
- 3 × 450 mm (17.7 in) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Belt: 254 mm (10 in)
- Gun turrets: 280 mm (11 in)
- Deck: 98 mm (3.9 in)
- Conning tower: 280 mm
| Builder | Arsenale di La Spezia |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 24 March 1912 |
| Launched | 30 March 1913 |
| Displacement | Full load: 24,729 t (24,338 long tons; 27,259 short tons) |
| Length | 176 m (577 ft 5 in) (o/a) |
| Speed | 21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) |
| Complement | 35 officers 1,998 enlisted |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
30 March 1913
Refit
1937–1940
Rebuilt almost from the keel up: a new bow, new engines for 27 knots, Pugliese torpedo protection, and her 12-inch guns bored out to 12.6 inches, with the centre turret removed.
Battle of Taranto
Survived
11–12 November 1940
Not hit
Fate
Survived
Scrapped, 1956