HMS Rodney (1925)

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HMS Rodney was a Nelson-class battleship of the Royal Navy. Launched in 1925, it was active during World War II, and broken up in 1948.

  • HMS RODNEY, escorted by destroyers (one is visible in the distance) going up the Firth of Forth, August 1940
    HMS RODNEY, escorted by destroyers (one is visible in the distance) going up the Firth of Forth, August 1940
  • HMS RODNEY underway after refitting at Liverpool, May 1942.
    HMS RODNEY underway after refitting at Liverpool, May 1942.
  • Sailors washing down the decks.
    Sailors washing down the decks.
  • Lowering of the Supermarine Walrus aircraft for a reconnaissance flight.
    Lowering of the Supermarine Walrus aircraft for a reconnaissance flight.
  • Sailors drag a rope attached to the main derrick in order to bring in a picket boats.
    Sailors drag a rope attached to the main derrick in order to bring in a picket boats.
  • HMS RODNEY adds her weight of shells to the Navy's pounding of enemy positions along the Caen coast in support of the D-Day landings. Smoke is hanging over the starboard side.
    HMS RODNEY adds her weight of shells to the Navy's pounding of enemy positions along the Caen coast in support of the D-Day landings. Smoke is hanging over the starboard side.
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