Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

Q&A · 2:26:54-2:27:13

Where Furious's 18-inch guns went

The calibre is corrected to 18 inches and the removed guns are traced to monitor service, with the exact recipient class left unresolved.

BL 18-inch Mark I Naval GunCarrier ConversionsHMS FuriousMonitors
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Question

Why was HMS Furious converted, and where did her main guns go?

Short answer

Furious carried 18-inch guns, which went to monitors after conversion; the exact recipient class remains unresolved.

Notes

HMS Furious carried 18-inch guns rather than the 16-inch weapons named in the question. After the ship's conversion, those guns were reassigned to monitors. The Marshall Ney class is considered and then rejected as the recipient. The broad disposal path is clear, while the exact monitor class remains unresolved.