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Two Battleships Comparison by G. H. Davis
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Two Battleships Comparison by G. H. Davis
A comparison of the American Iowa battleship, and the British H.M.S. Vanguard. The ships are each given dimensions and a deck view, which details the ship guns and command centers. The illustration itself describes the battleships as " the two most powerful battleships in the world".
1946
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1946 Battleship Battleships Comparison Davis Deck Guns Iowa Shipping Vanguard
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This striking comparison illustration by renowned maritime artist G.H. Davis, published by the Illustrated London News Ltd in 1946, showcases the two most powerful battleships in the world at the time: the American Iowa-class battleship and the British H.M.S. Vanguard. The meticulously detailed deck plans provide an intriguing glimpse into the inner workings of these colossal warships. The American Iowa-class battleship, represented on the left, boasts an overall length of 887 feet 6 inches, a beam of 128 feet 3 inches, and a draft of 32 feet 3 inches. Armed with a formidable battery of nine 16-inch guns, the Iowa-class battleship was a symbol of American naval might and technological superiority. The command center, located in the central tower, ensured efficient communication and coordination between the ship's various compartments. On the right, the British H.M.S. Vanguard, with a length of 863 feet, a beam of 118 feet 6 inches, and a draft of 32 feet 6 inches, is equally impressive. Equipped with eight 15-inch guns, the Vanguard represented the pinnacle of British naval engineering and firepower. The command center, situated in the central tower, allowed for seamless communication and control over the ship's various systems. This illustration offers a unique perspective on the naval rivalry between the United States and Great Britain in the aftermath of World War II. The intricate details of the ships' dimensions, guns, and command centers serve to underscore the immense engineering and technological feats that went into constructing these titans of the sea. The comparison between the Iowa-class battleship and the H.M.S. Vanguard offers a fascinating glimpse into the arms race that defined the post-war naval landscape.
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