HMS Queen
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HMS Queen

1902 Queen-class pre-dreadnought battleship


Service Entry
April 07, 1904
Commissioning Date
April 07, 1904
Manufacturer
HMNB Devonport
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
pre-dreadnought battleship, Queen-class pre-dreadnought battleship
Decommissioning Date
1919-11

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HMS Queen was a battleship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1902. It was the lead ship of its class and served during World War I. The ship had a displacement of over 15,000 tons and was armed with a main battery of four 12-inch guns. HMS Queen underwent various modifications and modernizations throughout its service life. It participated in the Battle of Jutland in 1916 as part of the 5th Battle Squadron. After the war, the ship was used for training purposes before being placed in reserve. In 1920, HMS Queen was sold for scrap and subsequently broken up. The ship's history and service reflect the technological advancements and strategic roles of battleships during the early 20th century, particularly in naval warfare and international conflicts.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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Queen (Nassau, NS, 1902, Sail; ON: 115066) Subscribe to view
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Queen (Southampton, 1902, Steam; ON: 114559) Subscribe to view
Queen (St George, Grenada, 1902, Sail; ON: 110289) Subscribe to view
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