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What happened to HMS dreadnought?

HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, was a revolutionary battleship that significantly changed naval warfare with its all-big-gun armament and steam turbine propulsion. After serving in World War I, she was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1921. The term "dreadnought" became synonymous with a new class of battleships that followed her design. Dreadnought's innovations set the standard for naval construction in the early 20th century.


What was the Super battleship built by the British?

Approved for construction, based on the lessons learned from the battle of Tsushima on 27 May 1905; the keel of HMS Dreadnought was laid in October 1905 and launched in 1906.


What is a dreadnaught guitar?

A "Dreadnought Guitar" is an acoustic guitar, originally built by Martin & Co in the early 30's. Made to be bigger than the acoustic guitars of the time, hence the name "Dreadnought".


Why was the HMS Dreadnought so revolutionary?

It was fast, it was sturdy, it was powerful and the race to build them fits in the Militarism cause of World War I.


How many guns did the HMS Dreadnought have?

The HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, was equipped with a total of 10 12-inch (305 mm) naval guns in five twin turrets. In addition to these main battery guns, it also carried a number of smaller caliber armaments, including 21-inch torpedo tubes and various smaller guns for close defense. This revolutionary battleship marked a significant advancement in naval warfare, emphasizing heavy firepower and speed.

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What was the first battleship ever made?

is it the HMS Dreadnought


How long did it take to build HMS Dreadnought?

HMS Dreadnought was built in about 12 months, with construction starting in October 1905 and the ship being launched on February 10, 1906. She was completed and commissioned into the Royal Navy by December 1906. This rapid construction time was a significant factor in her status as a revolutionary battleship.


What sort of guns did HMS Dreadnought use?

HMS Dreadnought used the following:10 x 12" (305mm) main, 24 x 12 pounder(76mm) and 5 x 18" torpedo tubes.


How many battleships had the dreadnought sunk?

None. HMS Dreadnought only sank one enemy ship, and that was a U-boat, which it sank by ramming.


What mean from dreadnougts ship?

A dreadnought is a modern all-big-gun (12" guns or larger) battleship. Named for HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1905.


What happened to HMS dreadnought?

HMS Dreadnought, launched in 1906, was a revolutionary battleship that significantly changed naval warfare with its all-big-gun armament and steam turbine propulsion. After serving in World War I, she was decommissioned and sold for scrap in 1921. The term "dreadnought" became synonymous with a new class of battleships that followed her design. Dreadnought's innovations set the standard for naval construction in the early 20th century.


What was the Super battleship built by the British?

Approved for construction, based on the lessons learned from the battle of Tsushima on 27 May 1905; the keel of HMS Dreadnought was laid in October 1905 and launched in 1906.


What was a major result of the russo Japanese war?

The launching of HMS Dreadnought which led to WWI.


What best described the most important result of Russian defeat in the russo-Japanese war?

The creation and launching of Great Britain's battleship HMS Dreadnought which started a whole new naval arms race in both America and Europe which led directly into WWI. Dreadnought was built (1905) and launched in 1906 based upon the results of the Russo-Japanese War naval actions fought in 1905.


What is the first pre-dreadnought in British Navy what is the first pre-dreadnought in other cuntry's navy such France Italy Russia USA ....?

Pre-Dreadnought is a generic naval military term used to describe any warship that A) was built before 1907 or B) Warships that do not share the characteristics of the HMS Dreadnought, ie large long range guns, armoured and compartmentalized hulls, speed in excess of 22 knots and long range fire control. Technically the first pre-dreadnought battleship in the Royal Navy would be a ship of the line. The term "Pre-dreadnought" is synonomous with "Obsolete"


Consequences of Russo-Japanese war?

Launching of HMS Dreadnought in 1906 and a new naval arms race leading into WWI.


Who invented the HMS dreadnought battleship?

The ship was made not invented. It was built in 1906 in the Portsmouth dock yards in England. It transformed the concept of battleships with its 10 12 inch guns as the main battery. It served as flagship of the new fleet.