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Battleship histories. Royal naval
battleships HMS Orion, HMS Monarch, HMS Conqueror and HMS Thunderer. Battleship website dedicated to
the history of HMS Orion, HMS Monarch, HMS Conqueror and HMS Thunderer from their launch to their
participation in major wars also notice board for Naval historians and Enthusiasts
and descendants of crew of
HMS Orion, HMS Monarch, HMS Conqueror and HMS Thunderer. |
| HMS
CONQUEROR |
1ST MAY 1911 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP IN DECEMBER 1922. |
| HMS MONARCH |
30TH MARCH 1911 |
SUNK AS A TARGET 20TH JANUARY 1925. |
| HMS ORION |
20TH AUGUST 1910 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP IN DECEMBER 1922. |
| HMS THUNDERER |
1ST FEBRUARY 1911 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP DECEMBER 1926. |
| These ships were the first "super-dreadnoughts"
in the Royal Navy, built as part of the Naval programme of 1909.All four ships fought at the Battle of Jutland. The ships remained in
service after the end of the great war but were discarded under the terms
of the Washington Treaty. HMS Orion and HMS Conqueror were scrapped on
19th December 1922. HMS Monarch was used as a target ship and was finally
sunk by shelling in January 1925. HMS Thunderer was used as a cadet
training ship from 1921 until being sold for scrap on 17th December 1926.
Displacement
22,600 tons Speed 21.0 knots Compliment 750
and up to 1,100 during wartime. Armament:
Ten 13.5-inch guns in pairs. and sixteen 4 -inch guns One 3
inch Anti Aircraft Gun before 1917 thereafter one 4-inch anti aircraft gun
was added. |
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Conqueror |
HMS Conqueror, 1912.
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HMS Monarch, 1919.
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| HMS
Orion
HMS Orion was built at Portsmouth naval Dockyard and laid down on
the 29th November 1909 and launched 20th August 1910. commissioned
in January 1912 becoming flagship of rear Admiral of the 2nd battle
squadron of the home Fleet. She was damaged in a collision with HMS
revenge, which had broken her moorings and drifted across her bows.
On the outbreak of world war one she joined the grand Fleet along with the
2nd battle squadron. taking part in the Battle of Jutland as the
flagship of rear Admiral A C Leveson. receiving no casualties during the
battle. After the war she served with the Atlantic fleet but was discarded under the terms
of the Washington Treaty.
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HMS Orion, 1912.
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HMS Orion. Sent in by Peter Jones |
HMS Orion c.1915 |
The Launch of HMS Orion, 20th August 1910.
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HMS Thunderer, December 1926. Under tow to breakers.
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Crew of HMS Thunderer, including the ships Victualer, William Arthur
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weeks before the Battle of Jutland.
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My
Grandfather William Blinkhorn served on HMS Thunderer from when she was
commissioned, until 1919 having done his training on HMS Illustrious
& HMS Victorious. I have numerous photo/postcards of crew and
one exceptionally good picture taken after they have taken on coal. My
grandfather is near the centre of the picture with a cleanish face, he
served as Chief Stoker. I also have all of his waxed papers and medals. I
have also managed to get copies of the launch post cards (including 1 original) and a few paintings. Thanks to Mark
Blinkhorn for these photos. |
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HMS THUNDERER JAMES HANRAHAN.. I have
been trying to find out some info about my grandad who I believe served on
HMS Thunderer. His name was James Hanrahan. He was from the
Plymouth / Torpoint area. I would appreciate any assistance in how I
could find out more about him, or any direction you could point me in to
attain this. Contact
here WILLIAM JOHN LONGRIDGE. My Great
Grandfather served on HMS Thunderer as a Stoker during WW1. I am compiling
my family history. If anyone has information or photos of the ship or her
crew I would be grateful to hear from you. contact James Godwin at jamgodw2@aol.com I have a postcard of the launch of HMS Thunderer at Canning Town which is
undated but is believed to be 1 February 1911. I was told it came from
Leslie Bull, who was a ship's engineer, and may have served in her or it could have been sent by my uncle Arthur
Savill.
Any further information would be much appreciated. Contact Garner Crawley
at ac68@dial.pipex.com
HMS ORION
CHRISTOPHER HENRY DEATON.. My grandfather also served on the
Orion as a stoker, his name was Christopher Henry Deaton and worked in the
foundries in Stockton-on-Tees after the war. I would be very
grateful for any information about him or the crew as my Father lost
everything during WII except his Father's medals. saharadeaton@hotmail.com
JOSEPH GERRARD.. My grandfather was a stoker on this ship during the first
world war. I have enclosed a picture (right) of some of the crew including my
grandfather. I am trying to learn more about the ship and would be very grateful for any information.
Contact me at yvonnegerrard@hotmail.com
EDWARD BEAUMONT. My Grandfather served as a gunnery Officer on HMS
Orion. I have a hand written log book by him of the period 1914 and 1915.
I am hoping to publish it in the near future. I would love to hear form
any of family members of Ex ships company of HMS Orion. Please contact me.
David Beaumont at LibBeau@aol.com
JACK TOPPING... Does anyone
know a person who served on the HMS
ORION
called jack topping email me at hackerzengland2003@btopenworld.com
HMS CONQUEROR
FREDERICK GEORGE DOVE... Could anyone help me please. I am trying to
research the ships and station that my grandfather served upon during the
period 10th June 1910 - 11th February 1922. He served on the following
ships: Europa (March - April 1912), Doris/Monmouth (1912-1914), Talbot
(Jan 1914), Argyle (1914-1915), Conqueror (1915-1919), Lord Nelson (1919),
Pembroke/Egremont (1919-1920) and Crescent (1920-1922). Any information
regarding these ships will be gratefully accepted. contact Joe
Smitheringale at joseph@smitheringale5224.freeserve.co.uk
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