16in Shells being struck down, HMS Nelson

Here we see some 16in shells being struck down into storage on the battleship HMS Nelson, moving under the big guns.

Nelson to Vanguard, Warship Design and Development 1923-1945, David K Brown. A study of the design of British warships during the period of the Naval Treaties and the Second World War, written by a post-war Deputy Chief Naval Architect. A fascinating and invaluable book that greatly benefits from the expert knowledge of the author. [read full review]

How to cite this article: Rickard, J (23 September 2026), 16in Shells being struck down, HMS Nelson , https://www.historyofwar.org/Pictures/pictures_hms_nelson_16in_shells_struck_down.html

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