Dreadnought Collection (#5)

H. M. S. Neptune
HMS Neptune, Royal Navy dreadnought, launched in 1909 and commissioned in 1911. She was present at the Battle of Jutland in 1916 and survived the war

H. M. S. Orion
HMS Orion, launched in August 1910 and commissioned in January 1912, the first British dreadnought to mount guns of a greater calibre than 12 inches

The dreadnought battle-ship
The vessel from which Admiral Togo directed the crippling of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese War. Date: 1905

Admiral F C T Tudor
Rear-admiral F C T TUDOR British naval commander, commanded a Dreadnought-class battleship, later Third Sea Lord. Date: circa 1915

Battle ship carrying cannons

DREADNOUGHT, 1907. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906 with four propellors driven by Parsons turbines. Photographed in April 1907 when it was the flagship of the British Home Fleet

Mark 7 16-inch gun barrels on deck of battleship USS Missouri
Mark 7 16-inch (50 caliber) gun barrels on deck of battleship USS Missouri, Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii

The twin Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft naval guns
The twin Bofors 40mm anti-aircraft (a) naval guns are surrounded by 3" /50 a guns pointing in all directions with the brown water of the Buffalo Bayou as a backdrop for the armament on the port

A Hawker Sea Fury T. Mk. 20 Dreadnought aircraft in flight
A Hawker Sea Fury T Mk.20 Dreadnought aircraft in flight over Ione, California

The Battleship USS Texas
Fourteen inch guns and super structure of the Battleship USS Texas, the last dreadnought in existence in the world, a veteran of Vera Cruz (1914) and both World Wars

1st Battle Squadron of Dreadnoughts Steaming down the Channel in 1911
BAL16689 1st Battle Squadron of Dreadnoughts Steaming down the Channel in 1911 by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); Wyllie Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

WORLD WAR I: MEETING. United States Admirals Rodman and Sims welcome King George of England onto the New York, the flagship of the American Dreadnought Squadron. Photograph, c1918

WORLD WAR I: U. S. NAVY. Sailors loading giant shells, weighing half a ton or more each
WORLD WAR I: U.S. NAVY. Sailors loading giant shells, weighing half a ton or more each, onto an American dreadnought prepared to sail to Europe during World War I. Photograph, c1917

WWI: USS ARIZONA, c1915. The American dreadnought U.S.S. Arizona being launched during World War I. Photograph, c1915

WWI: USS PENNSYLVANIA, 1915. The launch of the American dreadnough, U.S.S. Pennsylvania at Newport News, Virginia. Photograph 16 March 1915

WWI: AMERICAN FLEET. Fleet of U. S. Navy dreadnought battleships during World War I
WWI: AMERICAN FLEET. Fleet of U.S. Navy dreadnought battleships during World War I. Photographed in the Atlantic Ocean, c1917

WORLD WAR I: DREADNOUGHT. An American dreadnought battleship equipped with five fourteen-inch guns, during World War I. Photograph, c1917

WORLD WAR I: USS OKLAHOMA. The heavily weighted keel of the U. S. S. Oklahoma battleship
WORLD WAR I: USS OKLAHOMA. The heavily weighted keel of the U.S.S. Oklahoma battleship, photographed during World War I, c1918

SHIPS: HMS DREADNOUGHT. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906, with four propellors driven by Parsons turbines

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SHIPS: HMS IRON DUKE. HMS Iron Duke, launched in 1912 and scrapped in 1946, the super-dreadnought that was Sir John Jellicoes flagship from the outbreak of World War I until after the Battle of

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SHIPS: HMS DREADNOUGHT. HMS Dreadnought, completed in 1906. Photographed in 1907 when flagship of the British Home Fleet

HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, 1913. The English dreadnought launched in 1913

Japanese pre-dreadnought warship of Russo-Japanese War era
Inset photograph of a Japanese pre-dreadnought warship of Russo-Japanese War era set on a decorative red world map background with embossed golden lotus flower

HMS Illustrious - Patriotic British Naval postcard
The third HMS Illustrious of the British Royal Navy was a Majestic-class pre-dreadnought battleship - commissioned in 1898

The S?o Paulo a dreadnought battleship designed for the Brazilian Navy. 1924

American Dreadnoughts and Superdreadnoughts steaming into New York Harbor, New York. Photograph, April 1919
WORLD WAR I: NAVAL FLEET. American Dreadnoughts and Superdreadnoughts steaming into New York Harbor, New York. Photograph, April 1919

Westland Dreadnought J6986 crash
The only Westland Dreadnought, J6986, crashed on its first flight, 9 May 1923. Date: 1923

Nassau Warship
With three sister-ships, the Nassau is the first dreadnought in the German fleet : she carries twelve 280mm and twelve 150mm guns which will soon come in handy. Date: launched 1908

EDWARD BOSCAWEN (1711-1761). Known as Old Dreadnought. English naval officer. Copper engraving, 18th century

Every hour is lunch hour at the dreadnought club. Illustration shows the Roman god Mars, eating a battleship, with Uncle Sam and Marianne sitting at a table with rulers of European

HMS Camperdown with three submarines moored alongside. HMS Camperdown was an Admiral-class battleship of the Royal Navy

Dreadnought Photo
The battleship which has set the pattern for warships combining heavy gunpower with high speed. Date: 1906

Hms Bellerophon
The fourth vessel of this name to serve in the Royal Navy, this Dreadnought-style battleship will take part in the battle of Jutland 1916, and be sold for scrap in 1921. Date: launched 1907

SMS Wien, Austrian battleship, WW1
SMS Wien, an Austrian pre-dreadnought Monarch class battleship and coastal defence ship, launched 1895, named after the capital city, Vienna

Italian dreadnought battleship Dante Alighieri
The Italian dreadnought battleship Dante Alighieri, launched 1910, completed 1913, served during the First World War, decommissioned 1928. Date: early 20th century

Shackleton Iceberg
Iceberg seen from Shackletons ship Nimrod in the Antarctic, and nicknamed the Dreadnought. Date: circa 1907

State of German dreadnoughts in 1911
A drawing in The Sphere, showing the exact status of the fleet of dreadnought battleships belonging to Germany in 1911. The picture shows 8 in commission, 1 on trials, 3 completed and 4 on slips

Ottoman warship Mesudiye, WW1
The Ottoman ironclad warship Mesudiye, launched 1874, rebuilt as a pre-dreadnought vessel in 1903, served during the early part of the First World War, sunk by a British submarine in December 1914

SMS Monarch, Austrian battleship, WW1
SMS Monarch, an Austrian pre-dreadnought Monarch class battleship and coastal defence ship, launched 1895, served during the early part of the First World War in the Adriatic

SMS Tegetthoff, Austrian battleship, WW1
SMS Tegetthoff, an Austro-Hungarian Tegetthoff-class dreadnought battleship (launched 1912), in service during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

Italian dreadnought battleship entering Taranto harbour
An Italian dreadnought battleship entering Taranto inner harbour. Date: 20th century

HMS Agincourt, British battleship, WW1
HMS Agincourt, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First World War including the Battle of Jutland, decommissioned 1921. Seen here at sea with 4th Battle Squadron

British and American Orion-class battleships, WW1
British and American Orion-class (super-dreadnought) battleships at sea during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918

HMS Queen Elizabeth, British battleship, Mudros, WW1
HMS Queen Elizabeth, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First and Second World Wars, decommissioned 1948

HMS Erin, British battleship, WW1
HMS Erin, British dreadnought battleship, launched 1913, served during the First World War including the Battle of Jutland, decommissioned 1922. Date: 1914-1918

Construction of a Dreadnought, 1909
Construction of one of the Eight dreadnoughts (battleships) being constructed in the early 20th century by the British. The first picture shows a 12 inch gun

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"Dreadnought: The Mighty British Battleship that Ruled the Seas" Step aboard the legendary HMS Dreadnought, a symbol of naval supremacy and technological innovation. Launched in 1906, this British battleship forever changed the course of naval warfare. With her groundbreaking design and powerful armament, she set new standards for warship construction. Witness the awe-inspiring might of a Dreadnought battleship as it unleashes its great guns upon enemy targets. These immense cannons were capable of delivering devastating blows to any foe daring to challenge British dominance at sea. Travel back in time to experience life aboard Third Class Carriage No. 3277, built in 1905. This humble yet essential component showcases the intricate details that went into creating these colossal vessels. Join forces with another iconic vessel, HMS Queen Elizabeth, as she continues the legacy left by her predecessor - HMS Dreadnought. Both ships proudly bear their namesake's influence and embody Britain's commitment to maritime superiority. During World War I, witness an imposing fleet of British battleships at sea, including the mighty HMS Agincourt. These floating fortresses stood as formidable guardians against enemy threats and played crucial roles in securing victory for their nation. Delve into artistry with "Dreadnought 1907, " a captivating oil painting on canvas board capturing both strength and beauty through brushstrokes. This masterpiece pays homage to an era when dreadnoughts ruled supreme over vast oceans. Discover international collaboration as Japanese pre-dreadnought battleship Mikasa emerges from UK shipyards - a testament to global cooperation even amidst political tensions. Such alliances further solidified dreadnoughts' significance on a worldwide scale. Embark on Shackleton's expedition alongside his trusty companion - Dreadnought - showcasing how this name resonates beyond military contexts into exploration realms where resilience is key.