HMS Benbow
Survived
| Type | Dreadnought battleship |
|---|---|
| Class | Iron Duke |
| War | First World War |
| Main guns | 10 × 13.5″ guns |
Fought at Jutland.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 10 × BL 13.5 in (343 mm)/45 cal Mk V guns
- 12 × 6 in (152 mm)/45 cal Mk VII guns
- 2 × QF 3 in (76 mm) 20 cwt AA guns
- 4 × 3-pounder (47 mm (1.9 in)) guns
- 4 × 21-inch (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Belt: 12 in (305 mm)
- Deck: 2.5 in (64 mm)
- Barbettes: 10 in (254 mm)
- Turrets: 11 in (279 mm)
| Builder | William Beardmore and Company, Glasgow |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 30 May 1912 |
| Launched | 12 November 1913 |
| Commissioned | 7 October 1914 |
| Displacement | Normal: 25,000 long tons (25,000 t) Full load: 29,560 long tons (30,030 t) |
| Length | 622 ft 9 in (189.8 m) (o/a) |
| Speed | 21.25 knots (39.4 km/h; 24.5 mph) |
| Complement | 995–1,022 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
12 November 1913
Battle of Jutland
Survived
31 May – 1 June 1916
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, March 1931