120065: HMS Defence
HMS Defence was an armoured cruiser built by the Pembroke dockyard for the Royal Navy and launched in 1907.
She was sunk on 31st May 1916 during the Battle of Jutland; between 893 and 903 men were lost, with only one known survivor.
Details
- Record Type:
- Boat
- Date Launched:
- 24 Apr 1907
- Record Maintained by:
- HC