HMS Hood Disaster: The Fatal Flaws That Sank Britain's Battlecruiser in WWII. ​#HMSHood ​#WW2NavalHistory ​#WarshipFailures | MKR History Story

During its 1920 trials, HMS Hood exceeded its design speed by achieving a maximum speed of 32.07 knots with over 150,000 shaft horsepower (shp). The design speed was 31 knots, but modifications and a powerful engine more than compensated, resulting in a more than 1-knot advantage. The trials also revealed issues with water splashing over the stern, a problem that would persist throughout the ship's career. 1920 speed trials Full power trial: At a displacement of 42,200 tons, Hood achieved 151,28

HMS Hood was the largest warship in the world when it was commissioned in 1920 and held this title for 20 years. At over 860 feet long and with a displacement of more than 42,000 tons, it was a symbol of British imperial power throughout the interwar period. A symbol of power: Nicknamed "The Mighty Hood," the battlecruiser was a prominent symbol of the Royal Navy and its strength around the world. A unique class: It was the only ship of the Admiral-class battlecruisers to be completed, as the ot