During the early stages of the Second World War, she searched for German commerce raiders, participated in the Norwegian Campaign, and escorted convoys in the Atlantic Ocean. Rodney played a major role in the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck in mid-1941.

HMS RODNEY was ordered from Cammell Laird, Birkenhead on 11 December 1922 and laid down on 28th December 1922. She was launched on 17th December 1925 by HRH The Princess Royal, as the 8th RN ship to carry this name, introduced in 1759. It had previously been used for an 1884 battleship, sold in 1909.

The Royal Navy battleships HMS Nelson (flying the flag of Vice-Admiral Algernon Willis) and HMS Rodney plus a large squadron sailed from Scapa Flow to join the largest invasion fleet yet mustered in World War II - 280 warships, 320 merchantmen, 2,125 landing craft and smaller vessels - for Operation Husky, the Sicilian landings.

Sep 22, 2021 · By the outbreak of the Second World War, more modern and powerful vessels including the King George V-class had entered service, but HMS Rodney played a critical role.

Oct 22, 2020 · The British battleship HMS Rodney stands out just by looking at her photo. She and her sister ship, HMS Nelson, had a unique design — their entire main battery forward of their superstructure. The Rodney took part in the bombard…

Jan 14, 2024 · After the Battle of Denmark Strait, during which the Bismarck sunk the HMS Hood — the pride of the Royal Navy — and damaged the HMS Prince of Wales, Winston Churchill and the Admiralty were ...

Feb 1, 2022 · By the outbreak of the Second World War, more modern and powerful vessels including the King George V- class had entered service, but HMS Rodney played a critical role.

Rodney relieved Warspite as Fleet Flagship and then took part in the Norwegian campaign from April to June 1940, being hit by a bomb which caused casualties but little material damage. In September she was ordered to Rosyth as an anti-invasion measure and, after the sinking of Jervis Bay in November, was sent to the Iceland-Faeroes gap as a ...

Jul 19, 2023 · Serving crucial roles during World War II, her notable contributions included the sinking of the German battleship Bismarck, escorting vital Atlantic and Mediterranean convoys, and providing effective bombardment support during the D-Day invasion.

Pre-war, he served aboard HMS Carlisle and HMS Apollo. From 1938 to 1942, he was aboard HMS Rodney which took part in the hunt for the Bismarck. He then transferred to the escort carrier HMS Furious, where he was a torpedo gunner's mate, and saw service in the Mediterranean and Arctic theatres.