The ‘Super Dreadnought’ which saw action in two world wars
Named after Queen Elizabeth I and modelled on the 1906 HMS Dreadnought, HMS Queen Elizabeth was the first of the class of Queen Elizabeth battleships which became known as ‘Super Dreadnoughts’. When she was launched in 1913, Queen Elizabeth was one of the most powerful ships of her era, with the five ships in her class designed to operate against lead ships in an enemy fleet. Her service with the Royal Navy spanned both World Wars before her role became redundant and she was scrapped in 1948.
was fast, capable of speeds up to 24 knots, powered by oil and not coal, which was seen by some as a risk due to potential issues with supply. She had a range of armour and a powerful array of armaments, and was the
