An item reported that the new British battle cruiser HMS Queen Mary (1) completed her trials. The results were kept secret although it was known that during the 24 hours trial with a horsepower pf 55.000hp she exceeded the speed of 27 miles and that the 8hours trials was performed very successful. She was fitted out with turbines.
Note
1. Preceded by the Lion-class, succeeded by the Tiger, building ordered under the 1910-1911 Naval Programme, laid down by Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow, England on 6 March 1911, launched on 20 March 1912, completed in August 1913, commissioned on 4 September 1913 and sunk in the Battle of Jutland by hits of the German battle cruiser SMS Derfflinger on 31 May 1916.
Note
1. Preceded by the Lion-class, succeeded by the Tiger, building ordered under the 1910-1911 Naval Programme, laid down by Palmers Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Jarrow, England on 6 March 1911, launched on 20 March 1912, completed in August 1913, commissioned on 4 September 1913 and sunk in the Battle of Jutland by hits of the German battle cruiser SMS Derfflinger on 31 May 1916.
