
The King George V class battleship HMS Prince of Wales. She was lost on 10 Dec 1941.
Technical information
| Type | Battleship |
| Displacement | 36727 BRT |
| Length | 745 feet |
| Complement | 1442 men |
| Armament | as designed; 10 14" guns (2x4, 1x2) 16 5.25" DP guns (8x2) 32 2pdr AA (4x8) 2 aircraft 1 catapult |
| Max speed | 28 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 110000 SHP |
| Notes on class | In all ships the Anti-aircraft armament was increased during the war. |
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1 battleship of the King George V class lost. See all Battleship classes. |
![]() King George V Class Battleships Tarrant, V. E. |
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