HMS Malaya
Survived
| Type | Battleship |
|---|---|
| Class | Queen Elizabeth |
| Wars | First World War, Second World War |
| Main guns | 8 × 15″ guns in 4 twin turrets |
Paid for by the Federated Malay States. Hit several times at Jutland. At Calabria in 1940 and with Ark Royal when she was sunk in 1941.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × twin 15 in (381 mm) guns
- 14 × single 6 in (152 mm) guns
- 2 × single 3 in (76 mm) AA guns
- 4 × 21 in (533 mm) torpedo tubes
Armour
- Waterline belt: 13 in (330 mm)
- Deck: 1–3 in (25–76 mm)
- Barbettes: 7–10 in (178–254 mm)
- Gun turrets: 11–13 in (279–330 mm)
- Conning tower: 13 in (330 mm)
| Builder | Armstrong Whitworth, South Tyneside |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 20 October 1913 |
| Launched | 18 March 1915 |
| Commissioned | 1 February 1916 |
| Displacement | 32,590 long tons (33,113 t) 33,260 long tons (33,794 t) (Deep load) |
| Length | 639 ft 9 in (195 m) |
| Speed | 24 knots (44 km/h; 28 mph) |
| Complement | 1,217 (1919) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
18 March 1915
Battle of Jutland
Damaged
31 May – 1 June 1916 · First World War
Battle of Calabria
Survived
9 July 1940 · Second World War
Sinking of Ark Royal
Survived
13–14 November 1941 · Second World War
In company
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 20 February 1948