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Victoria Class (1890) BB |
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class which followed the Admiral
Class (1888), the two ships of the Victoria Class must be considered a
backward step. They had a limited main armament which could only fire
ahead of the beam. For protection aft they had only one unprotected 10in
gun.
Completion was delayed due to hold-up with production of their 16.25in main guns. Which were housed in turrets instead of the barbettes of the Admiral's. Although three-cylinder compound engines had been to sea for some time, these were the first to have triple expansion steam engines fitted. They were not considered a very successful design.
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08 March, 2013.
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