My late dad was an AB on HMS Barfleur, which was the first of the Battles to be completed. He joined the ship before it left the dockyard and was on board for the sea trials off Arran in the Firth of Clyde. Although her designed speed was 36 knots, she achieved 42knots, “with 2/3 of the hull out of the water and a huge jet of water from the stern. Everything shook, and every locker on the mess decks burst open”.
The two Australian 'Battles' were built in Australia not UK - to a modified Australian Design laid down in 1946. They were commissioned with the later MkVI 4.5" Turrets that also appeared in the later 'Daring' Class.
@@ImportantNavalHistory Agree, I didn't think you said where the Australian battles were built, however there is a common belief outside of Australia that we had them built in UK and my comment was aimed at that misconception not anything that you said. Whilst I am writing I will add though, the bridges on the Australian Battles HMAS Anzac and Tobruk were built higher that those on the British Battles for better visual access to the bow section due to the MkVI Gun mounts being higher than those on UK built ships. I will quickly add I have enjoyed your very informative presentation!
Love these old destroyers. Tribals, Battles, Fletchers, Gearings... hell... I even love the older Clemsons and other flush deck 4 stacks...I could go on and on... I'm an old, retired Chief and tin can sailor so I reckon that it's an occupational hazard. The RCN cold war destroyers (classified DE) - Restigouche, St. Laurent, Mackenzie, Annapolis et al. are also lovely little ships! BZ, once again, young fella! A career on the sea awaits, young man! No better life... I swear!
It seems few if any of these ships saw service during WWII. I think only ‘Barfleur’ actually saw combat. One ship was apparently sent to the scrap yard the day after it was launched.
Another excellent video! Also, thought I'd mention that Dr Alexander Clark has a UA-cam channel (in case you didn't know that is) and he's actually a pretty funny guy.
You caught me while I was looking at UA-cam! I read your last comment, I’ll try my best to find some information about the ship. But from what you said it seems that it will be pretty difficult to find information.
My late dad was an AB on HMS Barfleur, which was the first of the Battles to be completed. He joined the ship before it left the dockyard and was on board for the sea trials off Arran in the Firth of Clyde. Although her designed speed was 36 knots, she achieved 42knots, “with 2/3 of the hull out of the water and a huge jet of water from the stern. Everything shook, and every locker on the mess decks burst open”.
One of my favorite parts about making these videos are reading comments like yours. Thank you for sharing!
Man alive That must be seen to be believing it No doubt it had actually happened 42-knots A-Yikes I Say!
The two Australian 'Battles' were built in Australia not UK - to a modified Australian Design laid down in 1946. They were commissioned with the later MkVI 4.5" Turrets that also appeared in the later 'Daring' Class.
Don’t believe I ever made that claim. I can understand the confusion, my wording isn’t exactly clear there.
@@ImportantNavalHistory Agree, I didn't think you said where the Australian battles were built, however there is a common belief outside of Australia that we had them built in UK and my comment was aimed at that misconception not anything that you said. Whilst I am writing I will add though, the bridges on the Australian Battles HMAS Anzac and Tobruk were built higher that those on the British Battles for better visual access to the bow section due to the MkVI Gun mounts being higher than those on UK built ships. I will quickly add I have enjoyed your very informative presentation!
Love these old destroyers. Tribals, Battles, Fletchers, Gearings... hell... I even love the older Clemsons and other flush deck 4 stacks...I could go on and on... I'm an old, retired Chief and tin can sailor so I reckon that it's an occupational hazard. The RCN cold war destroyers (classified DE) - Restigouche, St. Laurent, Mackenzie, Annapolis et al. are also lovely little ships!
BZ, once again, young fella! A career on the sea awaits, young man! No better life... I swear!
Thanks again, I’ve got to say the old 4 stacks are some of my favorites! They are just awesome.
@@ImportantNavalHistory In the Kings we write it "favourite". 🤔
I remember HMS Barrosa being towed away for scrap in 1978. She had been laid up at Fareham Creek for a few years.
she had been kept there to supply parts to Matapan
Great information
It seems few if any of these ships saw service during WWII. I think only ‘Barfleur’ actually saw combat. One ship was apparently sent to the scrap yard the day after it was launched.
Another excellent video!
Also, thought I'd mention that Dr Alexander Clark has a UA-cam channel (in case you didn't know that is) and he's actually a pretty funny guy.
Oh yes I love Dr. Clarke, I forgot to link his channel in the description. But have fixed it now!
USS TWIGGS- The Ship History Forgot please. Fletcher-clas
You caught me while I was looking at UA-cam! I read your last comment, I’ll try my best to find some information about the ship. But from what you said it seems that it will be pretty difficult to find information.
Oh god we a lot more
Well Tribal was a better ship in a heavy sea than the Cadillac DDE' in the RCN . And ohh did they roll.
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