Armour Plating Collection

The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. Creator: Smyth
The new iron-clad fleet: Her Majesty's sloop-of-war Enterprise, 1864. She is the smallest vessel plated with 4½-inch armour that has yet been set afloat

The War in Denmark: the Rolf Krake, Danish...gun-boat...engaging the Prussians before Düppel, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Denmark from a sketch by our special artist with the allied German armies: the Rolf Krake, Danish iron-plated gun-boat, in the Venning Bund, engaging the Prussians before Duppel, 1864

The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. Creators: Edwin Weedon, Smyth
The Royal Sovereign turret-ship, 1864. The first turret-ship of the British Navy, the Royal Sovereign, which has been converted from an ordinary three-decker into her present form under

Launch of the Turkish iron-clad frigate Sultan Mahmoud, at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1864. Creator: Smyth
Launch of the Turkish iron-clad frigate Sultan Mahmoud, at the Thames Ironworks, Blackwall, 1864. Ship...built for the Sultan of Turkey by the Thames Ironworks Company...of 4221 tons burden; its

Experiments with the Armstrong 600-pounder against the Warrior floating target, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Section of the Warrior floating target, showing the hole made by the 600-pound shell and the displacement of the upper plate, 1864

Our Iron-Clad Fleet: H.M. Steam-Frigate Achilles off Folly Point, Chatham, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Our Iron-Clad Fleet: H.M. Steam-Frigate Achilles off Folly Point, Chatham, 1864. Our Engraving gives a view of that fine warship the Achilles

QF 4-inch naval gun Mk XVI on a twin HA / LA mount
QF 4-inch naval gun Mk.XVI on a HA/LA Mk.XIX twin mounting. The Quick-firing Mk.XVI naval gun could be used on single mounts or in dual mounts, such as this HA/LA mount (High Angle / Low Angle)

Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Launch of Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigate Caledonia, 31 guns, at Woolwich, [London], 1862....the vessel having been named by Miss Nicolson, daughter of the Commodore Superintendent

The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S. frigate Royal Oak, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: launch at Chatham Dockyard of H.M.S. frigate Royal Oak, 50 guns, 1862....the first completed of a new class of wooden vessels in the course of construction under the special

The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: stem of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The new iron-clad fleet: framing of Her Majesty's steam-frigate Achilles, 50 guns, 1862. The construction of this gigantic iron frigate, under the superintendence of Mr. 0. W

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In 1862, the maritime landscape shifted as Her Majesty's armour-plated screw-frigates Caledonia, Royal Oak, and Achilles were launched, marking the beginning of the ironclad era. These formidable vessels, armed with 31, 50, and 50 guns respectively, showcased their robust iron frames and advanced QF 4-inch naval guns Mk XVI. Their launch at Woolwich and Chatham Dockyards signaled a new era of naval warfare, where armour plating became a crucial element in protecting ships from enemy fire. (Caledonia: Creator Unknown, Royal Oak: Creator Unknown, Achilles: Creator Unknown) #IroncladEra #NavalHistory #ArmourPlating