HMS Royal Oak
Sunk
| Type | Battleship |
|---|---|
| Class | Revenge |
| Wars | First World War, Second World War |
| Main guns | 4 × twin 15 in (381 mm) guns |
Fought at Jutland. Sunk at anchor in Scapa Flow by U-47 on 14 October 1939, with 835 of her crew.
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: 1–4 in (25–102 mm)
- Barbettes: 6–10 in (152–254 mm)
- Gun turrets: 11–13 in (279–330 mm)
- Conning tower: 3–11 in (76–279 mm)
- Bulkheads: 6 in (152 mm)
| Builder | Devonport Royal Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 15 January 1914 |
| Launched | 17 November 1914 |
| Commissioned | 1 May 1916 |
| Displacement | 29,970 long tons (30,450 t) 31,130 long tons (31,630 t) (Deep load) |
| Length | 620 ft 7 in (189.2 m) |
| Speed | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
17 November 1914
Battle of Jutland
Survived
31 May – 1 June 1916 · First World War
14 October 1939 · Second World War
835 killed