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HMS Ajax (1913) BB (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name
HMS Ajax was one of four King Gorge V Class battleships.
Built by Scotts, laid down Feb-1911, launched 21-Mar-1912 and completed in Mar-1913. She served first with the Home Fleet from 1913-14. Then with the Grand Fleet for the duration of the war. Was in action at Jutland but sustained no damage. After the war moved to the Mediterranean from 1919-24, which included operations in the Black Sea. Went into Reserve from 1924-26. Sold Nov-1926 for breaking up. Won the Battle Honour: Jutland 1916.
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This page last edited -
29 January, 2013.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |
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