H.M.S. Revenge
06
1916
(Navis 100N)
- Class: Royal Sovereign - 5 battleships of 1913
- Displacement: 31,250 tons
- Dimensions: 580 (pp) 624.25 (oa) x 88.5 (101.5 bulges) x 27 ft.
- Machinery: 4-shaft geared turbines, S.H.P. 40,000 = 21-23 knots
- Armor: Belt 13 in., turrets 13 in.
- Armament: 8-15 in. (4x2), 12-6 in. (12x1), 2-3 in. A.A. (2x1) guns; 4-21 in. T.T.
- Complement: 997
- Builder: Vickers, Barrow
- Laid Down: 22 Dec 1913
- Launched: 29 May 1915
- Completed: Mar 1916
- Service: Revenge was a member of the second class of 15" gun battleships, with greater protection but slower than preceding Queen Elizabeth class.
1916, 1st. B.S., Jutland. 1917-18 Dazzle painted. 1920, Mediterranean.
Went on to serve in World War II along with sisters Royal Sovereign,
Royal Oak,
Resolution, and
Ramilles.
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