This is a forum for discussion of topics relating to the Dreadnought era, prior to the ascendency of naval aviation. We will be discussing history, ship design, and naval wargaming.
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
Jutland
We almost got by the anniversary of the Battle of Jutland (May 31-June 1, 1916) without some mention. This Wikipedia image shows the British battle cruiser Queen Mary exploding. There is a Lion-class ship to the left.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Today was the annivesary of the Battle of Dogger Bank in 1915
I noticed two good photographs from the Battle of Dogger Bank (24 January 1915). I hope that these will work for us:
the Seydlitz on fire and low in the water (from www.cityofart.net/bship/gun_ops.html)
the Derfflinger, Seydlitz, and Von der Tann on the way to the battle (from www.sms-navy.com)


