HMS Shannon
Survived
| Type | Armoured cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | First World War |
| Main guns | 2 × twin BL 9.2-inch Mk XI guns |
Fought at Jutland.
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 (450 mm) 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 | Chatham Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 2 January 1905 |
| Launched | 20 September 1906 |
| Commissioned | 19 March 1908 |
| Displacement | 14,600 long tons (14,800 t) |
| Length | 519 ft (158.2 m) (overall) |
| Speed | 22 knots (41 km/h; 25 mph) |
| Complement | 842 (1912) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
20 September 1906
Battle of Jutland
Survived
31 May – 1 June 1916
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 12 December 1922