HMS Indomitable
Survived
| Type | Battlecruiser |
|---|---|
| Class | Invincible |
| War | First World War |
| Main guns | 4 × twin 12 in (305 mm) guns |
Chased Goeben in August 1914; towed the disabled Lion home from Dogger Bank; fought at Jutland.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × twin 12 in (305 mm) guns
- 16 × single 4 in (102 mm) guns
- 5 × 18 in (450 mm) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Belt: 4–6 in (102–152 mm)
- Decks: 1.5–2.5 in (38–64 mm)
- Barbettes: 7 in (178 mm)
- Turrets: 7 in (178 mm)
- Conning tower: 6–10 in (152–254 mm)
- Torpedo bulkheads: 2.5 in (64 mm)
| Builder | Fairfield Shipbuilding and Engineering Company, Govan |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 1 March 1906 |
| Launched | 16 March 1907 |
| Commissioned | 25 June 1908 |
| Displacement | 17,408 long tons (17,687 t) (normal) 20,722 long tons (21,055 t) (deep load) |
| Length | 567 ft (172.8 m) |
| Speed | 25.5 knots (47.2 km/h; 29.3 mph) |
| Complement | 784 (up to 1000 in wartime) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
16 March 1907
Battle of Dogger Bank
Survived
24 January 1915
Towed Lion home
Battle of Jutland
Survived
31 May – 1 June 1916
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 1 December 1921