HMS Black Prince
Sunk
| Type | Armoured cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | First World War |
| Main guns | 6 × single 9.2 in (234 mm) guns |
Chased Goeben in 1914. Lost contact at Jutland, blundered into the German battle line at night and was sunk with all hands.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 6 × single 9.2 in (234 mm) guns
- 10 × single 6 in (152 mm) guns
- 20 × single 3 pdr (47 mm (1.9 in)) guns
- 3 × 18 in (450 mm) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Waterline belt: 3–6 in (76–152 mm)
- Deck: .75–1.5 in (19–38 mm)
- Barbettes: 3–6 in (76–152 mm)
- Gun turrets: 4.5–7.5 in (114–191 mm)
- Conning tower: 10 in (254 mm)
- Bulkheads: 2–6 in (51–152 mm)
| Builder | Thames Ironworks |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 3 June 1903 |
| Launched | 8 November 1904 |
| Commissioned | 17 March 1906 |
| Displacement | 12,590 long tons (12,790 t) |
| Length | 505 ft 6 in (154.08 m) (o/a) |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Complement | 769 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
8 November 1904
31 May – 1 June 1916
Sunk at night with all hands