Ship Record

HMS Defence (1907)

HMS Defence (1907) Royal Navy WWI ship

HMS Defence (1907) was a Royal Navy warship active during the First World War.

Service History

HMS Defence served during World War I as part of the Royal Navy fleet.

Historical Significance

HMS Defence represents Royal Navy naval power during WWI.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Defence
Launch Year: 1907
Type: Warship
Class: Minotaur-class cruiser
Launched: 1907
Commissioned: 1907
Armament: Naval guns / torpedoes
Propulsion: Steam turbine
Role: Fleet operations
Notable for: World War I service
Fate: Varied
Status: Decommissioned

Other Ships with this Name

HMS Defence (1907) (this page)
HMS Defence (1763) – Third-rate ship of the line
HMS Defence (1815) – Second-rate ship of the line
HMS Defence (1861) – Defence-class ironclad