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History Articles

Navy General Board was created to help share all aspects of naval history from throughout the ages. Here you will find our collection of history articles. It has come a long way and has something for everyone. Take your time and browse them all!

5 Great Features of the Yamato Class Battleships

by | January 25, 2020 | History Article | 0 Comments

The Yamato class battleships hold a special place in naval history. Popularly known as the biggest battleship to ever go to sea and carrying the most powerful guns, it is little wonder why these dreadnoughts are so endearing. However, there was so much more to these...
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Rudders: Warship Tech

by | January 10, 2021 | History Article | 2 Comments

Rudders. Just about every warship has them, but rudders vary considerably from one design to the next. Extraordinarily little thought is given to these devices that are hidden away from view underwater. However,  rudders are a critical component of warship...
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The story behind Britain’s ‘G3’ class battlecruisers

by | April 17, 2020 | History Article | 0 Comments

In 1920 the British Admiralty proposed a £75 million capital ship programme, revolving around four battlecruisers and four battleships of unprecedented size and power, embodying all the lessons Britain had learned from the First World War and post-war firing tests.[1]...
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Bringing back battleships? A discussion

by | January 20, 2026 | History Article | 0 Comments

The recent announcement from the United States that it would resume building battleships – not the classic big-gun variety of the twentieth century, but a modern concept with advanced technology[1] – came as a surprise at a time when the largest surface combatants...
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K Class vs. U.D.1

by | February 25, 2020 | History Article | 0 Comments

If you were to be asked what was large, metallic, mechanical and steam powered I would imagine your most likely answer would be that of a steam engine or train. But bizarrely in the late 18th century the "Old Man of Europe" the Ottoman Empire commissioned the British...
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High quality pictures of British battlecruisers

by | July 21, 2023 | History Article | 0 Comments

A range of pictures of British battlecruisers in New Zealand waters during the inter-war period have been doing the rounds on social media. Most were taken by professional or semi-pro photographers using high-end equipment of the day. However, the identity of the...
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New photos of HMS Hood in 1924

by | February 19, 2025 | History Article | 0 Comments

It is not often that previously unknown photos of HMS Hood are discovered. A set were found recently in a New Zealand archive, and are reproduced here for the first time on a naval website. The quality is typical of the day: the slightly blurred imagery typical of the...
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The Soviets Troubled first generation SSBN

by | June 21, 2021 | History Article | 1 Comment

Like most of the first generation boats the Hotels had their issues

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Four Great Features of the Richelieu Class Battleships

by | November 29, 2020 | History Article | 0 Comments

Battleships are amazing pieces of engineering. Technological masterpieces that were unique to the Navy that developed them. As Navies honed their designs and introduced newer classes, they incorporated several design features that often set them apart from their...
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HMAS Sydney : The Pre-War Years (1913-1914)

by | September 3, 2019 | History Article | 0 Comments

Special thanks to Andy South for sharing a snippet from his books detailing the career and design of HMAS Sydney. Andy has delved deep into the history of this ship and produced an entire series. If you enjoy the article, you will definitely love his book. You can...
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SMS Lutzow and her Doomed Journey Home

by | May 19, 2019 | History Article | 0 Comments

The Battle of Jutland comes down to us through history bearing many tales of ‘daring-do’. Story’s of ships exploding, of sailors manning their posts when all is lost, of wrong decisions and Admirals blinkered to the moment. Of ships being battered and surviving to...
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The Long March – Chinas First Nuclear Submarine

by | February 7, 2021 | History Article | 0 Comments

If you thought the Soviets were playing catch up the Chinese were also behind, learn about the type 091 submarine and its Long March to commission

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Rise of the United States Navy Part One: The Virginius Affair

by | November 10, 2018 | History Article | 0 Comments

Following the Civil War, the United States Navy had languished as funding was diverted to efforts aimed at rebuilding a wounded nation. Only a small handful of ships were kept to serve as a coastal defense force. Elsewhere, nations had observed the power of Ironclads...
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Russia’s Udaloy class Destroyer

by | November 30, 2021 | History Article | 0 Comments

Russia’s work horse destroyer

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Battleship showdown: King George V vs. North Carolina

by | September 5, 2018 | History Article | 0 Comments

King George V vs. North Carolina, a question that reveals a lot about the design and intentions behind the first modern post-treaty battleships of the United Kingdom and United States. In this article, we will examine some of the features behind both ships and see how...
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News and Current Events

A relatively new addition to the Navy General Board website. While we remain focused on sharing history, we also want to examine naval current events that are occuring across the world. This section is still new, but more articles are coming. 

The Navy’s FFG(X) Program : Foreign and Domestic Options

by | July 16, 2018 | News | 0 Comments

The Navy has all but admitted that the Littoral Combat Ships are a flop. Therefore, they have started looking at potential ships to fulfill requirements for a new frigate design known as the FFG(X) Program. Make makes things interesting is that this time the US Navy...
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Canada’s Next Generation Submarine

by | July 19, 2021 | History Article, News | 29 Comments

My own opinion and hypothesis on what class of submarine could become Canada’s next generation submarine

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China’s Newest Warship : The Type 55 Destroyer

by | July 16, 2018 | News | 0 Comments

At a time when the United States Navy is struggling to determine the future of its Navy, China has been quietly building up its naval forces. The People’s Liberation Army Navy has risen to be the second largest navy in the world by tonnage. It’s not just quantity that...
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Why China’s Island Bases are Not a Big Deal

by | July 16, 2018 | News | 0 Comments

Over the past few years, the media has made a big deal of the artificial island bases that China has built in the South China Sea. Several of these islands are well fortified, featuring harbors, airstrips, and formidable land-based weaponry. Some in the media have...
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