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Lion-class battlecruiser

Quick Facts

Type
Battlecruiser
Operator
Royal Navy
Era
WWI
In Service
1912–1930s
Number Built
2
Notable Ships
HMS Lion
Notable For
Powerful WWI battlecruiser

The Lion-class battlecruisers were among the most powerful of their type, featuring heavy guns and serving as flagships of the Royal Navy’s battlecruiser fleet.