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Battleship histories. Royal naval
battleship HMS Bellerophon,. Battleship
website dedicated to the history of HMS Bellerophon from its launch to its participation in major wars.
Also a notice
board for naval enthusiasts and families of ex-crew of HMS Bellerophon.
The Bellerophon Class battleships,
were slightly improved versions of HMS Dreadnaught. Launched during 1907
and Commissioned in 1909. HMS Bellerophon
(pictured right nearing completion). Built at Portsmouth Dockyard. The Bellerophon was
at the Battle of Jutland and entered the reserve fleet after the Great war in September
1919, and finally scrapped in 1923. Displacement:
18,800 tons. Speed: 21 knots. Armament: Ten 12 inch guns in
pairs, sixteen 4 inch quickfiring guns, four 3pdr guns, three 18 inch guns
and 3 torpedo tubes. Compliment: 733 |
| HMS BELLEROPHON |
27TH JULY 1907 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP 8TH NOVEMBER 1921. |
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HMS
Bellerophon - Name History |
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The fourth “Bellerophon” is a 26-gun turbine
battleship, launched at Portsmouth in 1907.
She is of 18,6000 tons, 23,000 horsepower, and 21 knots speed.
Her length, beam, and draught were 490ft, 82ft, and 27ft. |
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HS Bellerophon
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HMS Bellerophon Concert Party, 11th November 1918.
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HMS Bellerophon - Sister Ships
of the Bellerophon Class |
| HMS
SUPERB |
7TH NOVEMBER 1907 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP 12TH DECEMBER 1923. |
| HMS
TEMERAIRE |
24TH AUGUST 1907 |
SOLD FOR SCRAP 7TH DECEMBER 1921. |
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Naval Historians,
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MESSAGES
WILLIAM SIMPSON I work as a carer
at the William Simpson Home, Plean near Stirling. There is a pub in Plean
known as the "Billy". My Grandfather said it was called this
after a ship the Billy Ruffian. I have now found this to be true.
The home where I work is a former sailor's home, which was started by
William's dad in memory of him. My question to you, is there any way to
find out if William Simpson served aboard HMS Bellerophon.
JOSEPH O'CONNOR. I am a nephew of the late Joseph O'Connor who
served on HMS Bellerophon as a radio / Communications Person. I think
during the Battle of Jutland. He survived that but as a child I remember
him telling me some harrowing stories about the dreadful fighting there. I
would like some help getting details of his naval service and confirmation
of his service on the Bellerophon. he died about 30 years ago. but he had
an adopted daughter Delia Hatch who married a US Naval person. I would
love to get back in touch with Delia and her family. if you can help.
contact. Frank mason at mfmason@eircom.net |
