Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 44:44-46:13

King Edward VII preferences and the earlier Admiral class

The King Edward VII and earlier Admiral classes receive personal endorsements, with the Admirals admired for their intimidating contemporary presence.

Admiral Class IroncladsKing Edward VII Class BattleshipsPre-Dreadnought BattleshipsRoyal Navy
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Question

What is your favourite class of pre-dreadnought battleship?

Short answer

The King Edward VII class is the preference among Royal Sovereign-style ships, while the earlier British Admiral class is especially admired for its formidable contemporary presence.

Notes

The King Edward VII class is the personal preference among later pre-dreadnoughts associated with the Royal Sovereign style. The earlier British Admiral class receives a separate endorsement for its formidable contemporary presence. Their arrival is imagined as an unmistakable signal that the Royal Navy had come prepared to fight. The preference concerns that impression rather than a detailed comparison of armour, armament or performance.