H.M.S. Canada (1913)
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Career | Details |
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Pennant: | 01 (April, 1918) |
Built By: | Armstrong's, Elswick |
Laid down: | 27 November, 1911 |
Launched: | 27 November, 1913 |
Commissioned: | 30 September, 1915 |
Sold: | April, 1920 |
Fate: | Served in the Chilean Navy |
Launch
Canada was launched as Almirante Latorre on 27 November, 1913 by Mme. Edwards, wife of the Chilean Minister.
Fire Control Systems
Rangefinders
Directors
Main Battery
Canada was fitted with 2 tripod-type directors, one in an armoured tower and one in a light aloft tower[1]. It is likely that B turret had a directing gun in its right position.
Secondary Battery
Her 6-in guns were supported by a pair of pedestal-mounted directors, probably situated ton port and starboard[2].
Torpedo Control
Transmitting Stations
Dreyer Table
Canada had a Mark IV* Dreyer table[3], and no Dreyer Turret Control Tables[4].
Miscellaneous
See Also
Footnotes
Bibliography
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