|
|
|
Swiftsure Class (1872) BB |
|
| This
class of battleship were very similar to the Audacious
Class (1870), except they had a single screw, and were designed to
have a good performance under sail.
They were the last of the smaller ironclads, and also the last to have main guns of less than 10in. They were fitted with hoisting propellers, whose concept was about to be phased out. These were intended to reduce drag while under sail. In fact both ships had an excellent performance under canvas.
|
- Class Ship Outside Links - References |
|
This page last edited -
05 March, 2013.
Copyright © Ian M King, except where otherwise indicated. |
|
