Chapter X · —The Great Fleets Engaged; Tabular Statement.
Reading edition
THE BRITISH NAVY.
BRITISH BATTLESHIPS (Dreadnought Type).
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Queen Elizabeth Class.
Barham[9] - 27,500 25 900 1915 Belt: 131⁄2-in.; P.D., 23⁄4-in.; Guns 131⁄2-in.; G.T. 131⁄2-in. 15-in., eight; 6-in., sixteen; 12 pr., twelve; torpedo tubes, five.
Malaya[10] „
Queen Elizabeth[11] 1914
Warspite[12] „
Valiant[13] 1915
Agincourt[14] 27,500 22 1,100 1914 Belt: am. 9-in.; P.D., 21⁄2-in.; turrets 9-in. 12-in., fourteen; 6-in., twenty; 3-in., ten.
Iron Duke Class.
Benbow - 25,000 22 ·5 900 1914 Belt: 12-in.; P.D., 23⁄4-in.; Guns 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 13·5-in., ten; 6-in., twelve; 3-in. anti-aerial, two; torpedo tubes, four.
Emperor of India „
Marlborough „
Iron Duke „
King George V. Class.
Ajax - 23,000 21 900 1913 Belt: 12-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Guns 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 13·5, ten; 4-in., sixteen; 3 pr., four; torpedo tubes, three.
Audacious „
Centurion „
King George V. „
Erin[15] 23,000 21 870 1914 Belt: 12-in.; P.D., 3-in. 13·5-in., ten; 6-in., sixteen.
Orion Class.
Conqueror - 22,500 21 800 1912 Belt: 12-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Barbette 10-in. 13·5-in., ten; 4-in., sixteen; 3 pr., four; torpedo tubes, three.
Monarch „
Thunderer „
Orion 1911
Colossus Class.
Colossus - 20,000 21 780 1911 Belt: am. 10-in.; f. 8-in.; a. 7-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Barbette and C.T. 11-in. 12-in., ten; 4-in., sixteen; 3 pr., four; torpedo tubes, three.
Hercules „
Neptune 19,900 „
St. Vincent Class.
Collingwood - 19,250 21 724 1910 Belt: am. 93⁄4 in.; f. 61⁄2-in.; a. 61⁄2-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Barbette 11-in. 12-in., ten; 4-in., eighteen; 3 pr., four; machine, six; torpedo tubes, three.
Vanguard „
St. Vincent 1909
Bellerophon Class.
Bellerophon - 18,600 21 780 1909 Belt: am. 11-in.; f. 6-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Barbette 11-in. 12-in., ten; 4-in., sixteen; 3 pr., four; torpedo tubes, three.
Téméraire „
Superb „
Dreadnought 17,900 21 770 1906 „ „ 12-in., ten; 12 pr., twenty-four; torpedo tubes, five.
Note to Armour details: am. = amidships, f. = forward, a. = aft, P.D. = protective deck, C.T. = conning-tower.
BATTLESHIPS (Pre-Dreadnought Type)
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Lord Nelson Class.
Agamemnon - 16,500 18 865 1907 (Krupp) Belt: am. 12-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 12-in., four; 9·2, ten; 3-in., twenty-four; torpedo tubes, five.
Lord Nelson „
King Edward VII. Class.
Africa - 16,350 18 825 1906 (Krupp) Belt: am. 9-in.; f. 6-in.; a. 2-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 12-in., four; 9·2, four; 6-in., ten; 12 pr., fourteen; 3 pr., fourteen; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, four.
Britannia „
Commonwealth 1905
Dominion „
Hibernia 1906
Hindustan 1905
King Edward VII. 1904
Zealandia 1905
Swiftsure Class.
Swiftsure - 11,800 20 700 1904 (Krupp) Belt: am. 7-in.; f. 3-in.; a. 2-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 10-in.; C.T. 10-in.; Cas. 7-in. 10-in., four; 7·5, fourteen; 14 pr., fourteen; 12 pr., two; 6 pr., four; Maxims, four; torpedo tubes, two.
Triumph „
Formidable Class.
Bulwark - 15,000 18 781 1902 (Krupp) Belt: am. 9-in.; f. 6-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 12-in.; C.T. 12-in.; Casemates 6-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., twelve; 12 pr., eighteen; 3 pr., two; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, four.
Formidable 1901
Implacable „
Irresistible 1902
Queen „
Prince of Wales 1904
London „
Venerable 1902
Duncan Class.
Albemarle - 14,000 19 750 1903 (Krupp) Belt: am. 7-in.; f. 5-in.; a. 11⁄2-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Barbette 11-in.; C.T. 11-in.; Casemates 6-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., twelve; 12 pr., twelve; 3 pr., six; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, four.
Cornwallis 1904
Duncan 1903
Exmouth „
Russell „
Canopus Class.
Albion - 12,950 18 700 1901 (Harvey Nic.) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 2-in.; a. 13-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Barbette 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. Casemates 5-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., twelve; 12 pr., twelve; 3 pr., six; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, four.
Canopus 1899
Glory 1900
Goliath „
Ocean „
Vengeance 1902
Majestic Class.
Cæsar - 14,900 17 750 1898 (Harvey) Belt: am. 9-in.; P.D. 4-in.; Barbette 14-in.; C.T. 14-in. Casemates 6-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., twelve, 12 pr., sixteen; 3 pr., four; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, five.
Hannibal „
Illustrious „
Jupiter 1897
Magnificent 1895
Majestic „
Mars 1897
Prince George 1896
Victorious 1897
Note to Armour details: am. = amidships, f. = forward, a. = aft, P.D. = protective deck, C.T. = conning-tower.
BATTLE CRUISERS.
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Queen Mary Class.
Queen Mary - 27,000 28 1,000 1914 Belt: 9-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Turrets 9-in. 13·5, eight; 4-in., sixteen; 13·5, eight; 6-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, two.
Tiger 1913
Lion Class.
Princess Royal - 26,350 28 1⁄2 980 1912 Belt: 9-in.; Turrets 9-in.; P.D. 3-in. 13·5, eight; 4-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, two.
Lion 1911
Australia Class.
Australia - 19,200 25 780 1912 Belt: 8-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Turrets, 10-in. 12-in., eight; 4-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, two.
New Zealand 18,800 „
Invincible Class.
Indefatigable - 18,750 25 790 1911 (Krupp) Belt: am. 7-in.; f. 6-in.; a. 4-in.; Turrets 7-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in. 12-in., eight; 4-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, two.
Invincible 1908
Inflexible 17,250 25 780 „
Indomitable „
Note to Armour details: am. = amidships, f. = forward, a. = aft, P.D. = protective deck, C.T. = conning-tower.
ARMOURED CRUISERS.
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Minotaur Class.
Defence - 14,600 23 850 1908 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 3-in.; P.D. 13⁄4-in.; Barbette 8-in. 9·2, four; 7·5, ten; 12 pr., sixteen; torpedo tubes, five (submerged).
Shannon „
Minotaur „
Duke of Edinburgh Class.
Achilles - 13,550 23 704 1907 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 3-in.; P.D. 3⁄4-in.; Barbette 6-in. 9·2, six; 7·5, four; 3 pr., twenty-four; torpedo tubes, three.
Cochrane „
Natal „
Warrior 1906
Duke of Edinburgh 1905 9·2, six; 6-in., ten; 3 pr., twenty; torpedo tubes, three (submerged).
Black Prince 1906
Devonshire Class.
Antrim - 10,850 23 655 1905 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 2-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette 5-in.; Casemates 5-in. 7·5, four; 6-in., six; 3-pounders, twenty; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Argyll „
Carnarvon „
Devonshire „
Hampshire „
Roxburgh „
Monmouth Class.
Berwick - 9,800 23 537 1903 (Krupp) Belt: am. 4-in.; f. 2-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette 5-in.; Casemates, 4-in. 6-in., fourteen; 12 pr., eight; pom-poms, ten; 3 pr., three; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Cornwall 1904
Cumberland „
Donegal 1903
Essex „
Kent „
Lancaster 1904
Monmouth 1903
Suffolk 1904
Drake Class.
Drake - 14,100 24 900 1902 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 2-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette 6-in.; Casemates 6-in. 9·2, two; 6-in., sixteen; 12 pr., twelve; 3 pr., two; machine, six; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Good Hope „
King Alfred 1903
Leviathan „
Cressy Class.
Aboukir - 12,000 21 755 1902 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 2-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 6-in.; Casemates 5-in. 9·2, two; 6-in., twelve; 12 pr., twelve; 3 pr., three; machine, four; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Bacchante „
Cressy 1901
Euryalus 1904
Hogue 1902
Sutlej „
Note to Armour details: am. = amidships, f. = forward, a. = aft, P.D. = protective deck, C.T. = conning-tower.
CRUISERS.
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armament.
Powerful Class.
Terrible 14,200 22 840 1898 9·2, two; 6-in., sixteen; 12 pr., fourteen; 3 pr., twelve; torpedo tubes, four (submerged).
Diadem Class.
Amphitrite - 11,000 21 680 1900 6 in., sixteen; 12 pr., twelve; 3 pr., six; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, two.
Andromeda „
Argonaut „
Ariadne „
Diadem 1899
Europa „
Spartiate 1902
Edgar Class.
Crescent[16] - 7,350 20 550 1893 9·2, two; 6-in., ten; 6 pr., twelve; 3 pr., five; Max., two; 22 torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Edgar „
Endymion 1894
Gibraltar „
Grafton „
Hawke 1893
Royal Arthur[17] „
St. George 1894
Theseus „
Challenger Class.
Challenger - 5,880 21 454 1904 6-in., eleven; 12 pr., eight; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Encounter (Australian Navy). 1906
Highflyer Class.
Hermes - 5,600 20 456 1900 6-in., eleven; 12 pr., eight; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Highflyer „
Hyacinth 1901
Arrogant Class.
Furious - 5,750 20 430 1899 6-in., ten; 12 pr., eight; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, three (two submerged).
Vindictive 1898
Talbot Class.
Diana - 5,600 19 ·5 412 1898 6-in., eleven; 12 pr., nine; 3 pr., seven; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, three.
Dido „
Doris „
Eclipse 1897
Isis 1898
Juno „
Minerva 1897
Talbot „
Venus 1898
Chatham Class.
Birmingham - 5,400 25 400 1914 6-in., eight; 3 pr., four.
Chatham 1912 6-in., eight; nine smaller guns.
Dublin 1913 Birmingham, Lowestoft and Nottingham: 6-in., nine.
Lowestoft 1914
Nottingham 1914
Southampton 1913
Bristol Class.
Bristol - 4,800 27 375 1910 6-in., two; 4-in., ten; machine, four.
Glasgow „
Gloucester „
Liverpool „
Newcastle „
Weymouth Class.
Dartmouth - 5,250 25 390 1911 6-in., eight; smaller guns, nine.
Falmouth „
Weymouth „
Yarmouth 1912
Colonial Class.
Brisbane[18] - 5,400 25 ·5 350 ? 6-in., eight; Q.F. and machine, nine.
Melbourne 1912
Sydney „
Arethusa Class.
Royalist - 3,750 29 280 1914 6-in., two; 4-in., six; torpedo tubes, two.
Inconstant „
Phaeton „
Penelope „
Galatea „
Undaunted „
Arethusa „
Aurora „
Boadicea Class.
Active - 3,440 26 320 1911 4-in., ten; 3 pr., four.
Amphion[19] 1912
Bellona[20] „
Blanche „
Blonde 1911
Boadicea[21] 1909
Fearless 1903
Astræa Class.
Astræa - 4,360 19 ·5 312 1894 6-in., two; 4·7, eight; 6 pr., eight; 3 pr., one; torpedo tubes, four (above water).
Bonaventure „
Cambrian „
Charybdis 1895
Flora „
Forte „
Fox „
Hermione „
Apollo Class.
Æolus - 3,400 20 275 1893 6-in., two; 4·7, six; 6 pr., eight; 3 pr., one; machine, four; torpedo tubes, four (above water).
Brilliant „
Melpomene 1892
Latona 1893
Sappho „
Scylla 1892
Sirius „
Terpsichore „
Sentinel Class.
Adventure - 2,700 25 268 1905 4-in., nine; smaller guns, six; torpedo tubes, two.
Attentive „
Foresight „
Forward „
Pathfinder „
Patrol „
Sentinel „
Skirmisher „
Topaze Class.
Amethyst - 3,000 23 300 1905 4-in., twelve; 3 pr., eight; Maxims, two; torpedo tubes, two.
Diamond „
Sapphire „
Topaze „
TORPEDO-BOAT DESTROYERS.
“M” Class (1913-14) (Displacement, 1,200-1,350 tons; H.P., 27,000; 34 knots; armament, four 4-in.; four 21-in. torpedo tubes):—Manly, Mansfield, Marksman, Mastiff, Matchless, Menace, Mentor, Meteor, Milne, Minos, Miranda, Monitor, Moorsom, Morris, Murray, Myngs.
“L” Class (1912-13) (Displacement, 965 tons; H.P., 25,000; 29 knots; armament, three 4-in.; four 21-in. torpedo tubes):—Laertes, Laforey, Lance, Landrail, Lark, Laurel, Laverock, Lawford, Legion, Lennox, Leonidas, Liberty, Linnet, Llewellyn, Lookout, Louis, Loyal, Lucifer, Lydiard, Lysander.
“K” Class (1912-13) (Displacement, 935 tons; H.P., 24,500; 30-32 knots; armament, three 4-in.; two 21-in. torpedo tubes):—Acasta, Achates, Ambuscade, Ardent, Christopher, Cockatrice, Contest, Fortune, Garland, Hardy, Lynx, Midge, Owl, Paragon, Porpoise, Shark, Sparrowhawk, Spitfire, Unity, Victor.
“I” Class (1911) (Displacement, 750-850 tons; H.P., 16,500-20,000; 30-35 knots; armament, two 4-in.; two 12 pdrs.; two 21-in. torpedo tubes):—Acheron, Archer, Ariel, Attack, Badger, Beaver, Defender, Druid, Ferret, Firedrake, Forester, Goshawk, Hind, Hornet, Hydra, Jackal, Lapwing, Lizard, Lurcher, Oak, Phœnix, Sandfly, Tigress.
“H” Class (1910) (Displacement, 780 tons; H.P., 13,500; 27-29 knots; armament, two 4-in.; two 12 pdrs.; two 21-in. torpedo tubes):—Acorn, Alarm, Brisk, Cameleon, Comet, Fury, Goldfinch, Hope, Larne, Lyra, Martin, Minstrel, Nemesis, Nereide, Nymphe, Redpole, Rifleman, Ruby, Sheldrake, Staunch.
“G” Class (1909) (Displacement, 900-1,000 tons; H.P., 2,100; 27 knots; armament, one 4-in.; two 21-in. torpedo tubes):—Basilisk, Beagle, Bulldog, Foxhound, Grasshopper, Harpy, Mosquito, Grampus, Pincher, Racoon, Rattlesnake, Renard, Savage, Scorpion, Scourge, Wolverine.
“F” Class (1907-09) (Displacement, 865-1,090 tons; H.P., 14,000-15,500; 33-35 knots; armament, five 12 pdrs. (or two 4-in.); two 18-in. torpedo tubes):—Afridi, Amazon, Cossack, Crusader, Ghurka, Maori, Mohawk, Nubian, Saracen, Tartar, Viking, Zulu.
“E” Class (1903-08) (Displacement, 530-560 tons; H.P., 7,500; 25 knots; armament, four 12 pdrs.; two 18-in. torpedo tubes):—Arun, Boyne, Chelmer, Cherwell, Colne, Dee, Derwent, Doon, Eden, Erne, Ettrick, Exe, Foyle, Garry, Itchen, Jed, Kale, Kennet, Liffey, Moy, Ness, Nith, Ouse, Ribble, Rother, Stour, Swale, Test, Teviot, Ure, Usk, Waveney, Wear, Welland.
“D” Class (1895-01) (Displacement, 300-400 tons; H.P., 6,000; 30 knots; armament, one 12 pdr.; five 6 pdrs.; two 18-in. torpedo tubes):—Angler, Coquette, Cygnet, Cynthia, Desperate, Fame, Mallard, Stag.
“C” Class (1895-01) (Displacement, 300-400 tons; H.P., 6,000; 30 knots; armament, one 12 pdr.; five 6 pdrs.; two 18-in. torpedo tubes):—Albatross, Avon, Bat, Bittern, Brazen, Bullfinch, Cheerful, Crane, Dove, Electra, Fairy, Falcon, Fawn, Flirt, Flying Fish, Gipsy, Greyhound, Kestrel, Leopard, Leven, Osprey, Ostrich, Mermaid, Racehorse, Recruit, Roebuck, Star, Sylvia, Thorn, Velox, Vigilant, Violet, Vixen, Vulture.
“B” Class (1895-01) (Displacement, 300-400 tons; H.P., 6,000; 30 knots; armament, one 12 pdr.; five 6 pdrs.; two 18-in. torpedo tubes):—Albacore, Arab, Bonetta, Earnest, Express, Griffon, Kangaroo, Lively, Locust, Myrmidon, Orwell, Panther, Peterel, Quail, Seal, Spiteful, Sprightly, Success, Syren, Thrasher, Wolf.
“A” Class (1894-95) (Displacement, 275-350 tons; H.P., 4,500; 27 knots; armament, one 12 pdr.; five 6 pdrs.; two 18-in. torpedo tubes):—Conflict, Fervent, Lightning, Opossum, Porcupine, Ranger, Sunfish, Surly, Zephyr.
TORPEDO BOATS.
Nos. 1-12 (1906-07) Displacement, 247-263 tons; H.P., 3,750; 27-281⁄2 knots; two 12 pdrs.; three 18-in. torpedo tubes.
Nos. 13-36 (1907-08) Displacement, 260-308 tons; H.P., 4,000; 26-27 knots; two 12 pdrs.; three 18-in. torpedo tubes.
Nos. 98, 99, 107-117 (1901-03) Displacement, 178-205 tons; H.P., 2,850-2,900; 25-26 knots; three 3 pdrs.; three torpedo tubes.
Nos. 88-97 (1893-95) Displacement, 112-172 tons; H.P., 1,500-2,500; 23-241⁄2 knots; three 3 pdrs.; three torpedo tubes.
SUBMARINES.
Class No. in Class Date of Building Speed in Knots Dis- place- ment Horse Power Tubes Guns
A 9 1904-06 Submerged 9-12 surface 200 Tons 150-500 2
B 10 1904-06 „ 9-13 „ 314 „ 189-600 2
C 37 1906-09 „ 10-14 „ 320 „ 300-600 2
D 8 1910-11 „ 10-16 „ 580 „ 550-1,200 3
E 16 1911-13 „ 10-16 „ 800 „ 1,950 4 Two 3-in.
F 6 1913-14 „ 12-20 „ 1,000 „ 5,000 6 Two 3-in.
THE GERMAN NAVY.
BATTLESHIPS (Dreadnought Type).
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com- ple- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Ersatz Wörth[22] - 29,000 23 —— 1916 15-in., eight; 5·9-in., sixteen.
“T”[23]
Markgraf - 25,600 21 1,130 1914 Belt: 133⁄4-in. 12-in., ten; 5·9-in., fourteen; 3·4-in., ten; torpedo tubes, five.
Grosser Kurfürst „
König „
Kronprinz[24] 1915
König Albert - 24,312 21 1,080 1913 Belt: 133⁄4-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Turrets, 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 12-in., ten; 5·9-in., fourteen; 3·4-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, five.
Kaiserin „
F. der Grosse 1912
Kaiser „
P. Regent Luitpold 1913
Helgoland - 22,435 20 ·5 1,106 1911 Belt: 113⁄4-in. P.D. 3-in.; Turrets,11-in.; C.T. 12-in. 12-in., twelve; 5·9-in., fourteen; 3·4-in., fourteen; torpedo tubes, six.
Oldenburg 1912
Ostfriesland 1911
Thüringen „
Nassau - 18,600 19 966 1909 (Krupp) Belt: am., 11-in.; f. 6-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 4-in.; Barbette, 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 11-in., twelve; 5·9-in., twelve; 3·4-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, six.
Posen 1910
Rheinland „
Westfalen 1909
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = Protective decks; C.T. = conning tower.
BATTLESHIPS (pre-Dreadnought Type).
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com- ple- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Deutschland - 13,000 18 743 1906 (Krupp) Belt: a.m. 93⁄4-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette, 11-in.; casemates 61⁄2-in.; C.T. 12-in. 11-in., four; 6·7-in., fourteen; 3·4-in., twenty; torpedo tubes, six.
Hannover 1907
Pommern „
Schlesien 1908
Schleswig-Holstein „
Braunschweig - 13,000 18 743 1904 (Krupp) Belt: a.m. 9-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette, 11-in.; casemates 6-in.; C.T. 12-in. 11-in., four; 6·7-in., fourteen; 3·4-in., eighteen; torpedo tubes, six.
Elsass „
Lothringen 1906
Hessen 1905
Preussen „
Mecklenburg - 11,650 18 683 1903 (Krupp) Belt: a.m. 9-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 5-in.; Barbette 10-in.; casemates 6-in.; C.T. 10-in. 9·4-in., four; 6-in., eighteen; 15-pdr., twelve; torpedo tubes, six.
Wettin 1902
Wittelsbach „
Schwaben 1903
Zähringen 1902
K. Barbarossa - 10,600 18 622 1901 (Krupp) Belt: am. 12-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette, 10-in; casemates, 6-in.; C.T. 10-in. 9·4-in., four; 5·9-in., fourteen; 3·4-in., fourteen; torpedo tubes, five.
K. Friedrich III. 1898
K. Karl der Grosse 1901
K. Wilhelm II. 1900
K. Wilhelm der Grosse 1901
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = Protective decks; C.T. = conning tower.
BATTLE-CRUISERS.
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com- ple- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
E. Hertha[25] - 28,000 27 12-in., eight; 5·9-in., twelve.
E. Victoria Louise[26]
Derfflinger - 26,200 26 1⁄2 1,125 1914 Belt, 12-in. 12-in., eight; 5·9-in., twelve; 3·4-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, four.
Lützow[27] 1915
Seydlitz 24,600 27 1,108 1913 Belt, 12-in.; P.D., 21⁄2-in. 11-in., ten; 5·9-in., twelve; 3·4-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, four.
Goeben - 22,640 28 1,013 1912 Belt, 11-in., P.D., 21⁄2-in. 11-in., ten; 5·9-in., twelve; 3·4-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, four.
Moltke 1911
Von der Tann 19,100 28 850 1910 Belt: 10-in.; P.D., 21⁄2-in. 11-in., eight; 5·9-in., ten; 3·4-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, four.
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = Protective decks; C.T. = conning tower.
ARMOURED CRUISERS.
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com- ple- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Blücher 15,550 25 1⁄2 888 1909 (Krupp); am. 7-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in. 8·2-in., twelve; 5·9-in., eight; 3·4-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, four.
Gneisenau - 11,500 22 1⁄2 764 1908 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 3-in.; a. 5-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette, 6-in.; Battery, 4-in.; C.T., 8-in. 8·2-in., eight; 5·9-in., six; small guns, eighteen; torpedo tubes, four (submerged.)
Scharnhorst 1907
Fürst Bismarck 10,570 19 594 1900 (Krupp) Belt: am. 8-in.; f. 4-in.; a., 4-in.; P.D., 2-in.; Battery, 8-in.; casemates, 4-in.; C.T., 8-in. 9·4-in., four; 5·9-in., twelve; 3·4-in., ten; torpedo tubes, six.
Roon - 9,350 21 633 1905 (Krupp) Belt: am., 4-in.; f., 3-in.; a., 3-in; P.D., 23⁄4-in.; Barbette, 6-in.; Battery, 4-in.; C.T., 6-in. 8·2-in., four; 6-in., ten; 3·4-in., fourteen; torpedo tubes, four.
Yorck 1905
Prinz Adalbert - 8,851 21 591 1903 (Krupp) Belt: am., 4-in.; f., 3-in.; a., 3-in.; P.D., 2-in.; Trt., 6-in.; Battery, 4-in.; G.T., 9-in. 8·2-in., four; 6-in., ten; torpedo tubes, four.
Friedrich Karl 1903
Prinz Heinrich 8,760 20 567 1902 (Krupp) Belt: a.m., 4-in.; f., 2-in.; a., 2-in.; P.D., 2-in.; Trt., 6-in.; Battery, 4-in.; C.T., 6-in. 9·4-in., two; 6-in., ten; 3·4-in., ten; torpedo tubes, four.
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
CRUISERS.
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com- ple- ment. Com- pleted. Armament.
Kaiserin Augusta 6,000 21 1⁄2 439 1894 6-in., twelve; 3·4-in., eight; torpedo tubes, three.
Freya - 5,600 19 450 1898 8·2, two; 6-in., six; 3·4, fourteen; torpedo tubes, three (submerged).
Hansa 1899
Hertha 1898
Victoria Luise „
Vineta 1899
E. Gefion[28] - 5,500 28 — — 5·9-in., ten.
E. Hela[29]
Rostock - 4,870 28 373 1913 4-in., twelve; machine, two; torpedo tubes, two.
Karlsruhe „
Graudenz 1914
Regensburg „
Breslau - 4,520 27 1⁄2 370 1912 4-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, two.
Magdeburg „
Strassburg „
Stralsund „
Augsburg - 4,281 26 379 1910 4-in., twelve; torpedo tubes, two.
Köln 1911
Kolberg 1910
Mainz 1909
Dresden - 3,620 24 1⁄2 361 1907 4-in., ten; torpedo tubes, two.
Emden 1908
Koenigsburg - 3,420 23 1⁄2 322 1907 4·1, ten; torpedo tubes, two.
Nurnburg 1908
Stettin „
Stuttgart „
Bremen - 3,200 22 1⁄2 300 1904 4·1, ten; torpedo tubes, two.
Berlin „
Danzig 1906
Hamburg 1904
Leipzig „
Lübeck 1905
München „
Arcona - 2,660 22 281 1903 4·1, ten; torpedo tubes, two.
Frauenlob „
Undine 1903
Amazone - 2,630 21 275 1901 4·1, ten; torpedo tubes, two.
Ariadne „
Gazelle 1898
Medusa 1901
Niobe 1899
Nymphe 1901
Thetis „
Gefion 3,750 19 300 1894 4·1, ten.
Hela 2,000 19 1⁄2 191 1896 3·4-in., four; smaller guns, six; torpedo tubes, two.
TORPEDO-BOAT DESTROYERS.
12 Boats, S 31-36, V 25-30 (1913-14), displacement, 570 tons; speed, 321⁄2 knots; armament: two 3·4-in., four machine guns, five torpedo tubes. Complement, 75.
12 Boats, S 13-24 (1912-13), displacement, 555 tons; speed, 321⁄2 knots; armament; two 3·4-in., two machine guns, four torpedo tubes. Complement, 73.
12 Boats, V 1-6, G 7-12 (1911-12), displacement, 560 tons; speed, 321⁄2 knots; armament: two 3·4-in., two machine guns, four torpedo tubes. Complement, 73.
12 Boats, G 192-197, V 186-191 (1910-11), displacement, 640 tons; speed, 32 knots; armament: two 3·4-in., two machine guns, four torpedo tubes. Complement, 83.
12 Boats, V 180-185, S 176-179, G 174-175 (1909-10), displacement, 635 tons; speed, 32 knots; armament, two 3·4-in.; two machine guns, four torpedo tubes. Complement, 83.
11 Boats, G 169-170, G 172-173, S 165-168, V 162-164 (1908-09), displacement, 610 tons; speed, 30 knots; armament, two 3·4-in., two machine, three torpedo tubes. Complement, 83.
12 Boats, V 150-161 (1907-08), displacement, 545 tons; speed, 30 knots; armament, two 3·4-in., two machine guns, three torpedo tubes. Complement, 83.
12 Boats, S 138-149 (1906-07), displacement, 515 tons; speed, 30 knots; armament: one 3·4-in., five smaller guns, three torpedo tubes. Complement, 80.
1 Boat, G 137 (1906), displacement, 565 tons; speed, 33 knots; armament: one 3·4-in., five smaller guns, three torpedo tubes. Complement, 80.
47 Boats, G 132-136 (1905-06), S 126-151 (1904-05), S 120-125 (1903-04), S 114-119 (1902-03), G 108-113 (1901-02), S 102-107 (1900-01), S 90-101 (1898-1900), displacement, 390-475 tons; speed, 26-27 knots; armament: three 3-pdrs., two machine, three torpedo tubes. Complement, 60.
8 Boats, D 3-10 (1887-98), displacement, 290-345 tons; speed, 22-28 knots; armament: three (or five) 3-pdrs., three torpedo tubes. Complement, 50-60.
1 Boat “Taku” (1898), displacement, 270 tons; speed, 30 knots; armament, two 3-pdrs.; two torpedo tubes. Complement, 49.
SUBMARINES.
2 Boats, U 1 and U 2 (1906-08), displacement, 197-236 tons; speeds, 8-10 knots; armament, two torpedo tubes.
6 Boats, U 3-U 8 (1908-11), displacement, 240-300 tons; speeds, 8-12 knots; armament, two torpedo tubes.
12 Boats, U 9-U 20 (1910-12), displacement, 450 tons; speeds, 9-15 knots; armament, three torpedo tubes.
16 Boats, U 21-U 36 (1912-14), displacement, 800 tons; speeds, 18-12 knots; armament: two guns, four (or five) torpedo tubes.
MINELAYERS.
“Nautilus” (1906), displacement, 1,900 tons; speed, 20 knots; armament, eight 3·4-in., 400 naval mines.
“Albatross” (1907), displacement, 2,120 tons; speed, 20 knots; armament: eight 3·4-in., 400 naval mines.
“Pelikan” (1890), displacement, 2,300 tons; speed, 15 knots; armament: four 3·4-in., 300 naval mines.
THE FRENCH NAVY
BATTLESHIPS.
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Courbet - 23,100 20 1,000 1913 Belt: am. 101⁄2-in.; f. 7-in.; a. 7-in.; P.D. 31⁄2-in. 12-in., twelve; 5·5-in., twenty-two; eight smaller; torpedo tubes, three.
Jean Bart „
France 1914
Paris „
Condorcet - 18,400 19 680 1911 Belt: am. 10-in.; f. 6-in.; a. 6-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 12-in.; C.T. 12-in. 12-in., four; 9·4-in., twelve; 3-in., sixteen; torpedo tubes, two.
Danton „
Diderot „
Mirabeau „
Vergiaud „
Voltaire „
Démocratie - 14,870 18 800 1907 Belt: 11-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Turret 12-in. 12-in., four; 7·6, ten; 4-in., eight; smaller, twenty-six; torpedo tubes, five (two submerged).
Justice „
Vérité 1908
Patrie - 14,865 18 800 1906 Belt: 11-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Turret 121⁄2-in. 12-in., four; 6·4, eighteen; smaller, twenty-five; torpedo tubes, five (two submerged).
République „
Suffren 12,730 18 750 1903 Belt: 12-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Turret 12-in. 12-in., four; 6·4, ten; 4-in., eight; smaller, twenty-four; torpedo tubes, four (two submerged).
Charlemagne - 11,000 18 650 1899 (H.) Belt: am. 123⁄4-in.; f. 10-in.; a. 10-in. P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Barbette 153⁄4-in. 12-in., four; 5·5, ten; 4-in., eight; smaller, 26; torpedo tubes four (submerged).
Gaulois „
St. Louis 1900
Bouvet 12,000 17 1⁄2 650 1898 (H.) Belt: am. 153⁄4-in.; f. 12-in.; a. 10-in. P.D. 31⁄2-in. 12-in., two; 10·8, two; 5·5, eight; 4-in., eight; smaller, thirty; torpedo tubes, four.
Masséna 11,700 18 620 (H.) Belt: am. 173⁄4-in.; f. 10-in.; P.D. 31⁄2-in. 12-in., two; 10·8, two; 5·5, eight; 4-in., eight; torpedo tubes, four.
Charles Martel 11,880 18 650 1896 (C.) Belt: am. 173⁄4-in.; f. 131⁄2-in.; a. 11-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in. 12-in., two; 10·8, two; 5·5, eight; torpedo tubes, six.
Carnot 12,000 18 650 1896 (C.) Belt: am. 173⁄4-in.; f. 10-in.; a. 10-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in. 12-in., two; 10·8, two; 5·5, eight; smaller, twenty-two; torpedo tubes, four.
Jauréguiberry 11,650 18 600 1896 (C.) Belt: am. 173⁄4-in.; f. 9-in.; a. 9-in., P.D. 23⁄4-in. 12-in., two; 10·8, two; 5·5, eight; smaller, twenty; torpedo tubes, six.
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
ARMOURED CRUISERS.
Name Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Léon Gambetta - 12,350 22 750 1904 (Krupp) Belt: am. 63⁄4-in.; t. 3-in.; a. 3-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Barbette 6-in.; casemates 4-in.; C.T. 8-in. 7·6, four; 6·4, sixteen; smaller twenty-four; torpedo tubes, five (two submerged).
Jules Ferry 1906
Victor Hugo „
Amiral Aube - 10,000 21 600 1904 (Krupp) Belt: am. 63⁄4-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Turret, 8-in.; cas. 4-in.; C.T. 9-in. 7·6, two; 6·4, eight; 4-in., six; smaller, twenty; torpedo tubes, five.
Conde „
Gloire 1902
Marseillaise 1903
Dupetit Thouars - 9,519 21 580 1903 (H. N.) Belt: am. 63⁄4-in.; f. 4-in.; a. 4-in.; C.T. 4-in. 7·6, ten; 6·4, eight; 4-in., four; smaller, 22.
Amiral Gueydon 1902
Montcalm „
Jeanne d’Arc 11,270 22 620 1903 (H.) Belt: am. 6-in.; f. 5-in.; a. 3-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Turret 71⁄2-in.; cas. 5-in.; C.T. 6-in. 7·6, two; 5·5, fourteen; smaller, twenty; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Desaix - 7,700 21 500 1904 (Krupp) Belt: am. 4-in.; f. 3-in.; a. 3-in.; P.D. 23⁄4-in.; Turret 4-in.; C.T. 6-in. 6·4, eight; 4-in., four; smaller, sixteen; torpedo tubes, two (above water).
Dupleix 1903
Kléber 1904
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
Protected Cruisers: D’Entrecasteaŭx (completed 1898), 7,990 tons, 191⁄2 knots, armament: 2-9·4 in., 12-5·5 in., 16 smaller, 6 torpedo tubes. Gŭichen (1902), 8,150 tons, 23 knots, 2-6·4 in., 6-5·5 in., 15 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes. Jurien de la Gravière (1901), 5,590 tons, 22 knots, 8-6·4 in., 10 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes. D’Estrées (1900) 2,421 tons, 201⁄2 knots, 2-5·5 in., 4-3·9 in., 3 torpedo tubes. Dŭ-Chayla (1897) 3,890 tons, 20 knots, 6-6·4 in., 4-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes. Lavoisier (1899), 2,285 tons, 20 knots, 4-5·5, 2-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes. Friant (1894), 3,882 tons, 19 knots, 6-6·4 in., 4-3·9 in., 2 torpedo tubes. Also: Alger, Sŭrcoŭf, Cosmao, very old ships, of small fighting value.
Destroyers: 80 boats (1901-1914), 310-710 tons, 25-31 knots, armed with 9 pdrs. or 3·4-in., guns 2-4 torpedo tubes.
Torpedo-Boats: 90-100 boats (1890-1909), 90-185 tons, 24-30 knots, armed with small quick-firers and 2-3 torpedo tubes.
Submarines: 75 boats (1903-14), 106-740 tons, 12-18 knots (surface), armed with 4-8 torpedo tubes.
THE RUSSIAN NAVY
BATTLESHIPS—PRE-DREADNOUGHTS
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
A. Pervosvanni - 17,400 18 900 1911 (Krupp) Belt: am. 81⁄2-in.; f. 5, a. 4-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 12, Bty 5, C.T. 8-in. 12-in., four; 8-in., twelve; 4·7, twenty; torpedo tubes, five.
Imperator Pavel I „
Slava 13,500 18 700 1905 (Krupp) Belt: am. 9-in.; f. 4, a. 4, P.D. 4-in.; Barbette 10, T. 6, C.T. 10-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., twelve; smaller, twenty-five; torpedo tubes, four (two submerged).
Cesarevitch 12,912 18 750 1903 (Krupp) Belt: am. 10, f. 4, a. 4, P.D. 4-in.; Barbette 11-in.; Turret 6-in.; C.T. 10-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., twelve; 12-pr., twenty; smaller, thirty; torpedo tubes, three (two submerged).
[30]Panteleimon - 12,733 16 700 1911 (Krupp) Belt: am. 9, f. 2, a. 2, P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Barbette 12-in., Battery 5-in., C.T. 10-in. 12-in., four; 6-in., sixteen; 12-pr., fourteen; smaller, sixteen; torpedo tubes, five (two submerged).
[31]Ivan Zlatoust 1910
[32]Evstafi 12,500 17 700 1911 (H.) Belt: am. 16-in.; P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 16-in.; Battery 5-in.; C.T. 12-in. 12-in., four; 8-in., four; 6-in., twelve; smaller, twenty-two.
[33]Rostislav 9,000 16 ·5 600 „ (H.) Belt: 15, P.D. 3-in.; Barbette 15-in.; Battery 6, C.T. 10-in. 10-in., four; 6-in., eight; smaller, thirty; torpedo tubes, four (above water).
[34]G. Pobiedonosetz 11,200 16 550 1895 (C.) Belt: am. 18-in.; f. 10-in.; a. 10-in.; Barbette 12-in.; C.T. 16-in. 12-in., six; 6-in., seven; smaller, twenty; torpedo tubes, six (under water).
[Four Dreadnoughts were nearly complete when war opened.]
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
ARMOURED CRUISERS.
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com’- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Rurik 15,000 22 800 1907 (Krupp) Belt: am. 6, f. 4, a. 3, P.D. 11⁄2-in.; Barbette 8-in., Battery 3, C.T. 8-in. 10-in., four; 8·8, eight; 4·7, twenty; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Admiral Makaroff - 7,900 21 570 1908 (Krupp) Belt: am. 8-in., f. 4; a. 3; 8-in., f. 4; a. 3; P.D. 2-in.; Barbette 7, Battery 31⁄2, C.T. 61⁄2. 8-in., two; 6-in., eight; smaller, twenty; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Pallada 1910
Bayan „
Gromoboi 12,400 20 800 1900 (H.) Belt 6-in.; P.D. 2-in.; Casemates 6-in.; C.T. 10-in. 8-in., four; 6-in., sixteen; 12-pr., twenty; smaller, twenty-four; torpedo tubes, two.
Rossia 12,130 20 750 1898 Belt: am. 10-in.; f. 5, a. 4, P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Bulkheads 6, Casemates 2, C.T. 8-in. 8-in., four; 6-in., sixteen; 12-pr., twelve; smaller, thirty-six; torpedo tubes, six (above water).
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
Protected Cruisers: Askold (completed 1901), 5,905 tons, 23 knots, armament: 12-6 in., 26 smaller guns, 6 torpedo tubes. Diana and Aurora (1902), 6,700 tons, 20 knots, armament: 8-6 in., 30 smaller guns, 4 torpedo tubes. Oleg, Kagul[35], Pamyat Merkurya,[36] (1904-05), 6,645 tons, 24 knots, 12-6 in., 26 smaller guns, 2 torpedo tubes. Zemtchug (1903), 3,106 tons, 23 knots, 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller guns, 2 torpedo tubes. Almaz,[37] (1903) 3,285 tons, 19 knots, 3-4·7 in., 14 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes.
Destroyers: There are 140 destroyers (1895-1913), 220-1050 tons, 25-27 knots, armed with 12-pdr. or 4-in. guns and 3-5 torpedo tubes. Of this total, 31 boats are in the Black Sea or Far East.
Torpedo-Boats: 29 boats (1897-1902), 118-186 tons, 24-30 knots; armed with small quick-firers and 1-3 torpedo tubes.
Submarines: 14 boats (1904-10) 150-370 tons, 9-16 knots (surface), 2-4 torpedo tubes.
THE AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN NAVY.
BATTLESHIPS.
Name. Ton- nage. Speed (kts.) Com- ple- ment. Com- pleted. Armour. Armament.
Prinz Eugen - 20,000 22 950 1912 Belt: am. 11-in.; f. 7-in.; a. 6-in.; gun positions and C.T. 12-in. 12-in., twelve; 5·9, twelve; smaller, 22.
Tegetthoff 1914
Viribus Unitis 1913
Erz. Ferdinand - 14,500 20 ·5 816 1910 (Krupp) Belt: am. 9-in.; f. 6-in.; a. 4-in.; gun positions and C.T. 10-in. 12-in., four; 9·4 eight; 3·9, twenty; 3 torpedo tubes (submerged).
Radetzki 1911
Zrinyi „
Erzherzog Friedrich - 10,500 20 875 1906 (Krupp) Belt: am. 81⁄2-in.; P.D. 21⁄2-in.; Barbette 91⁄2-in.; Baty. 6-in.; C.T. 81⁄2-in. 9·4, four; 7·6, 3-in., fourteen, twelve; smaller, 28; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Erz. Karl „
Erz. Ferdinand Max 1907
Habsburg - 8,300 19 630 1903 (Krupp) Belt: am. 83⁄4-in.; f. 2-in.; a. 2-in.; Barbette, 8-in.; cas. 6, C.T. 8-in. 9·4, three; 6-in., twelve; smaller, 28; torpedo tubes, two (submerged).
Arpad 1904
Badenberg 1903
Note to Armour.—am. = amidships; f. = forward; a. = aft; P.D. = protective deck; C.T. = conning tower.
Cruisers: Sankt Georg (1906), 7,180 tons, 21 knots, armour belt 61⁄2-in., armament: 2-9·4 in., 5-7·6 in., 4-6 in., 17 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes. Kaiser Karl VI. (1900), 6,150 tons, 20 knots, armour belt 81⁄2 in., armament: 2-9·4 in., 8-6 in., 28 smaller, 2 torpedo tubes. Kaiserin Maria Theresa (1895), 5,185 tons, 19 knots, armour belt 4-in., armament: 2-7·6 in., 8-6 in., 20 smaller, 4 torpedo tubes. Admiral Spaun, Saida, Helgoland, Novara (1910-14), 3,500 tons, 27 knots, 9-4 in. (Spaun, 7-4 in.), 2 torpedo tubes, Aspern, Zenta, Szigetvar (1899-1901) 2,300 tons, 20 knots, 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller, two torpedo tubes, Kaiser Franz Josef, Kaiserin Elisabeth (1890-91) 3,966 tons, 19 knots, 8-6 in., 20 smaller, 4 torpedo tubes. Panther, Leopard, Tiger (1887-89), 1,600 tons, 181⁄2 knots, 4-4·7 in.
Destroyers: 18 boats (1905-1913), 390-800 tons, 28-32 knots, armed with 12 pdr. or 4-in. guns, 2 torpedo tubes.
Torpedo-Boats: 54 boats (1906-1914), 110-250 tons, 26-281⁄2 knots, armed with small guns and 2 torpedo tubes.
Submarines: 6 boats (1909-1910), 270 tons, 12 knots (surface), 2-3 torpedo tubes.
JAPANESE NAVY
Dreadnoughts: Kawachi, Settsu (completed 1912), 20,800 tons, 201⁄2 knots, 12-in. belt, armament: 12-12 in., 10-6 in., 8-4·7 in., 12 smaller, 5 torpedo tubes. Complement, 960.
Satsuma, Aki (1910-11), 19,500 tons, 20 knots, 9-in. belt, armament: 4-12 in., 12-10 in., 8-6 in. (Satsuma has 12-4·7 in. instead), 5 torpedo tubes. Complement, 900.
Battle Cruisers: Kongo, Hiyei (1913-14), 27,500 tons, 27 knots, belt 10 in., armament: 8-14 in., 16-6 in., 16 smaller, 8 torpedo tubes. Complement, 1,100.
Other Armoured Ships: 11 Battleships (Aki, Satsuma, Kashima, Katori, Iwami, Mikasa, Hizen, Suwo, Sagami, Asahi, Shikishima, Fuji, Tango) completed 1898-1906, displacement 10,960-16,400 tons, 17-181⁄2 knots, and armed with 12-in., 10-in., and 6-in. guns, also torpedo tubes. Thirteen Armoured Cruisers (Kurama, Ibuki, Ikoma, Tsukuba, Asama, Tokiwa, Idzumo, Iwate, Azuma, Yakuba, Aso, Kasūga, Nisshin) completed 1899-1910, displacement 7,700-14,600 tons, 20-24 knots, armed with 12-in. or 8-in. guns, 6-in. and 4·7-in. quick-firers, and torpedo tubes.
Protected Cruisers: 20 Vessels (Chikuma, Hirado, Yahagi, Tone, Yodo, Mogami, Otowa, Tsushima, Nŭtaka, Soya, Tsuguru, Kasagi, Chitose, Akashi, Suma, Akitsushima, Itsukushima, Hashidate, Chiyoda, Yaeyama), 1890-1912, 1,230 tons-6,600 tons, speed 18-25 knots.
There are also 54 destroyers (completed 1898-1913), 42 torpedo-boats (1900-1905), and 15 submarines (1904-1914).
British and German Naval Guns
BRITISH.
Calibre of Gun. in. Weight (tons). Length (in calibres). Weight of Projectile (in lbs.) Muzzle Velocity (in foot- seconds) Muzzle Energy (in foot- tons).
15 96 45 1,950 2,500 84,510
13 ·5 76 45 - 1,250 - 2,800 69,000
1,400
12 68 50 850 2,950 51,290
12 58 45 850 2,900 49,500
12 50 40 850 2,580 39,250
10 34 45 500 3,000 30,000
9 ·2 28 50 380 3,000 23,000
9 ·2 25 40 380 2,350 14,520
7 ·5 15 1⁄2 50 200 3,000 12,500
7 ·5 14 45 200 2,600 9,300
6 8 50 100 3,000 6,000
6 7 1⁄2 45 100 2,750 5,250
6 7 40 100 2,200 4,300
4 ·7 2 40 40 2,188 —
4 2 50 31 3,000 1,900
GERMAN.
15 82 1⁄2 45 1,675 2,920 99,000
12 47 50 860 3,084 56,660
12 42 1⁄2 45 860 2,920 50,830
11 36 50 661 3,084 43,600
11 32 3⁄4 45 661 2,920 39,000
11 29 40 661 2,756 34,800
9 ·4 18 40 419 2,750 22,000
8 ·2 15 50 275 3,084 18,170
8 ·2 13 3⁄4 45 275 2,900 16,300
8 ·2 12 40 275 2,750 14,500
6 ·7 6 3⁄4 40 154 2,756 6,452
5 ·9 5 45 101 2,920 5,856
5 ·9 4 1⁄2 40 101 2,756 5,200
4 ·1 1 1⁄2 40 35 2,750 1,890
3 ·4 1 ·1 40 21 2,750 —
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