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Brief History
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December 28, 1922 |
Rodney and Nelson laid down. Nicknamed the Cherrytrees because
they were cut down by Washington (Naval treaty): only British ships
to mount 16" guns and to carry main armamant in triple turrets. |
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September 25, 1939 |
Rodney and Sheffield first to use air-warning radar at sea. |
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April 9, 1940 |
Rodney damaged by German aircraft off Karmo Island, West of Bergen. |
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May 27, 1941 |
One of a force under Admiral Sir John Tovey which
sank the battleship Bismarck in the Atlantic after
chase lasting 4 days. |
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September 28, 1941 |
Took part in Operation Halberd. Convoy to relieve Malta. |
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August 14, 1941 |
Took part in Operation Pedestal as part of Z Force which
included HMS Nelson, Rodney, Eagle, Indomitable and
Victorious, to enable Malta to survive the siege. |
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November 8, 1942 |
Took part in Operation Torch. The landing in North Africa.
(There is a photograph of HMS Rodney about to open fire). |
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July 10, 1943 |
Took part in Operation Husky. The landing in Sicily. |
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August 31, 1943 |
Nelson, Rodney and Orion, in Messina Strait, bombarded
the Calabrian coast. Operation Hammer. |
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June 6, 1944 |
Took part in operation Neptune. Normandy landing. |
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