The 20th century has seen some of the largest and most devastating naval battles in history. Warships symbolised a nation's power on the world stage, watched by an awe inspired public and press. However, many of these ocean titans were to become victims of the conflict.
When launched, HMS Barham was one of the most powerful battleships afloat but her distinguished career was brought to an end in 1941 by a torpedo from a German U-boat.
The German warship Bismarck terrified British naval planners - and with good reason. In 1941, the battleship destroyed the Royal Navy's most famous cruiser, HMS Hood.
Formerly light cruiser USS Phoenix but sold to Argentinia after World War II, the renamed General Belgrano was controversially torpedoed during the Falklands Conflict.
The 20th century has seen some of the largest and most devastating naval battles in history. Warships symbolised a nation's power on the world stage, watched by an awe inspired public and press. However, many of these ocean titans were to become victims of the conflict.
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