HMS Erebus (Mon-1916)

 

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The Erebus and Terror were two of the oldest ships to still be undertaking frontline missions. Based in the Mediterranean both ships diced with enemy aircraft and surface forces while supporting the seaward flank of the Army. With the sinking of the Royal Oak and the loss of Terror two new ships were ordered to keep up the numbers of what had always been useful ships.

Above shows the Erebus as she came out of WW1. During the next 20 years various bits of light AA were added along with new gun ranging equipment which made the main armament more accurate.

 

Displacement 7950 tons std, 8860 tons full load.
Length 405 ft
Breadth 88 ft
Draught 12 ft
Machinery 2 shaft Reciprocating, 6,000shp
Speed 12 knots
Range 4000 miles at 8 knots
Armour 4" side, 4" deck, 13" turret
Armament 2 x 15" (1x2)

8 x 4" (8x1)

4 x 3" AA (4x1)

Mines nil
Torpedoes nil
Complement 285-320
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