Battlecruisers Collection

HMS Hood, battlecruiser Date: 1920s

British battlecruisers HMS Indomitable and Inflexible, WW1
British Invincible-class battlecruisers, HMS Indomitable and HMS Inflexible, travelling at speed on a rough sea during the First World War. 1914-1918

HMS Lion and HMS Princess Royal, WW1
Two British battlecruisers at sea during the First World War. On the left is HMS Lion, and on the right is HMS Princess Royal. Date: circa 1916

HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Glorious, aircraft carrier, at anchor, steaming up. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

HMS Glorious 77
Royal Navy - HMS Glorius, aircraft carrier, at anchor in Grand Harbour Valetta.. HMS Glorious was the second of the three Courageous-class battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First

HMS Courageous 50
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous 50, an aircraft carrier, seen in July 1936, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy

HMS Courageous
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50'), in August 1938. HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

HMS Courageous, aircraft carrier
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous, an aircraft carrier, (formerly a battle-cruiser). HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World

The battlecruiser Indomitable towing the wounded battlecruiser Lion after the Battle of Dogger Bank
976469 The battlecruiser Indomitable towing the wounded battlecruiser Lion after the Battle of Dogger Bank, 24 January 1915 (colour litho) by Dixon

HMS Courageous
Royal Navy - HMS Courageous (pennant number 50 ) HMS Courageous was the lead ship of her class of three battlecruisers built for the Royal Navy during the First World War

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Diagram of the HMS Repulse, a Renown-class battlecruiser. From British Warships, published 1940

Diagram Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious Built Large Light Cruiser
Diagram of the aircraft carrier HMS Glorious, built as a large light cruiser in 1915-1917, she was converted, 1924-1930. From British Warships, published 1940

Aircraft Carrier HMS Glorious Built Large Light Cruiser
EDITORIAL The aircraft carrier HMS Glorious, built as a large light cruiser in 1915-1917, she was converted, 1924-1930. From British Warships, published 1940

HMS Furious First Naval Aircraft-carrier Second Modification
EDITORIAL HMS Furious. Virtually the first naval aircraft-carrier whose second modification in 1918 transformed her from a cruiser with a flight deck into a "floating aerodrome"

HMS Renown Renown-class Battle-cruiser Battlecruiser
Diagram of the HMS Renown. The battle-cruiser which fought the Scharnhorst in a snowstorm off Narvik. From British Warships, published 1940

German battlecruisers Seydlitz and Moltke, 1915
German battlecruisers Seydlitz (top) and Moltke (bottom), two of those defeated in the North Sea on 24th January 1915 while on a raiding expedition against the British coast. Date: 1915

HMS New Zealand, battlecruiser in Durban Date: 1913

Whitby Abbey
December 1914: Whitby Abbey after being shelled by German battlecruisers on 16th December. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

HMS Indomitable and Inflexible, Battle of Jutland, WW1
British Invincible-class battlecruisers, HMS Indomitable and HMS Inflexible, taking part in the Battle of Jutland during the First World War. Date: 1 June 1916

Four Allied battlecruisers at sea, WW1
Four Allied battlecruisers at sea during the First World War. They are, from left to right, HMAS Australia, HMS New Zealand, HMS Indomitable and HMS Inflexible. Date: 1914-1918

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"Unleashing the Power: The Mighty Battlecruisers of History" In the annals of naval warfare, they have left an indelible mark, epitomizing sheer power and technological prowess. From their inception in World War I to their evolution as aircraft carriers in later years, these vessels have played a pivotal role on the high seas. The HMS Hood, known as the "Mighty Hood, " stands tall among its peers. With its imposing size and impressive armament, it symbolized British naval might during WWI. Alongside sister ships like HMS Lion and HMS Princess Royal, they formed a formidable force that struck fear into enemy hearts. During this era, two other legendary battlecruisers emerged - HMS Indomitable and Inflexible. These behemoths showcased cutting-edge engineering with their advanced propulsion systems and heavy firepower. They were instrumental in securing victories for the British Navy. However, it was the mighty Hood that truly captured imaginations worldwide. Its sleek design combined with unprecedented speed made it a fearsome opponent on any battlefield. Sadly though, fate dealt a cruel blow when it fell victim to enemy fire during WWII – reminding us of both its glory and vulnerability. But battleships weren't all these magnificent vessels could be transformed into; some found new life as aircraft carriers. Take for instance HMS Glorious 77 – once a proud battlecruiser turned carrier – which served valiantly during WWII until meeting her tragic end at sea. Another notable conversion was that of HMS Courageous 50 - reborn from her original form to become an aircraft carrier herself - showcasing adaptability amidst changing times. This transformation allowed her to project air power across vast oceans while maintaining her legacy as part of Britain's formidable fleet. As time progressed further still came another incarnation: HMS Glorious became an illustrious aircraft carrier capable of launching planes into skies above distant shores.