The Nelson class battleship HMS Nelson.
Technical information
| Type | Battleship |
| Displacement | 33730 BRT |
| Length | 710 feet |
| Complement | 1314 men |
| Armament | 1939; 9 16" guns (3x3) 12 6" guns (6x2) 6 4.7" AA guns (6x1) 24 2pdr AA (3x8) 8 .5" AA (2x4) 2 aircraft 1 catapult |
| Max speed | 23 knots |
| Engines | Geared turbines, 4 shafts |
| Power | 45000 HP |
| Notes on class |
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Nelson class ships hit by U-boats (1) | |||
| 4 Dec 1939 | HMS Nelson | Damaged | U-31 |