HMS Defence
Sunk
| Type | Armoured cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | First World War |
| Main guns | 4 × 9.2″ guns in 2 twin turrets |
Flagship of the 1st Cruiser Squadron. Chased Goeben in 1914; blew up at Jutland with all hands.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 twin BL 9.2-inch Mk XI guns
- 10 × single BL 7.5-inch Mk V guns
- 16 single QF 12-pounder, 18 cwt guns
- 5 × 18-inch torpedo tubes
Armour
- Belt: 3–6 in (76–152 mm)
- Deck: 1.5–2 in (38–51 mm)
- Barbettes: 7 in (178 mm)
- Gun turrets: 4.5–8 in (114–203 mm)
- Conning tower: 10 in (254 mm)
| Builder | Pembroke dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 25 February 1905 |
| Launched | 24 April 1907 |
| Commissioned | 9 February 1909 |
| Displacement | 14,600 long tons (14,800 t) |
| Length | 490 ft (149.4 m) pp 519 ft (158.2 m) overall |
| Speed | 23 knots (43 km/h; 26 mph) |
| Complement | 779 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
24 April 1907
31 May – 1 June 1916
Blew up with all hands