Ship Record

HMS Rodney (29)

Learn about HMS Rodney and her role in the destruction of Bismarck.

HMS Rodney was a Nelson-class battleship best remembered for her role in the pursuit and destruction of the German battleship Bismarck.

Quick Facts

Ship Name: HMS Rodney
Type: Battleship
Class: Nelson-class battleship
Pennant Number: 29
Launched: 1925
Built at: Cammell Laird
Commissioned: 1927
Armament: 9 × 16-inch guns
Propulsion: Steam turbines
Role: Treaty battleship
Notable for: Helped destroy Bismarck
Fate: Scrapped in 1948
Status: Decommissioned