Chapter 324： The dragon goes to sea-Strait racing (1/2)
”The Germans want to get rid of us!” Admiral Hood, the commander of the fleet, soon discovered that the situation had changed. This was a very unfriendly move, but considering that this time he wanted to stand up. The other party's reaction is reasonable, but the Royal Navy won't just give in!
”All battleships are beginning to increase their speed, and the battleship squadrons can be forced to ventilate when necessary!” Major General Hood issued an order after a while. The British still value the speed of battleships. As the backbone of the British Navy, the Dignity-class battleships are still good in terms of speed. Yes, at least at the beginning, the British could easily keep up with the German fleet.
”The fleet has a speed of 17 knots, various performances are stable, the power system has problems, and the sailing performance is stable.” After hearing the report from his subordinates, Admiral Ball breathed a sigh of relief. The reinforced bow and the design of the long first building make German battleships stable and seakeeping at high speeds. The flying shear bow and narrower hull make German battleships more suitable for high-speed navigation.
”Then increase the speed a little bit, 19 knots, completely throw off the British battleship!” said the prince.
”As you wish, dear Prince of Bavaria. Thank you for designing such an excellent warship for the Empire.” Admiral Ball said proudly.
The speed measured by the warship is all running in still water or in good sea conditions, but how fast it can run in practice depends on the sea conditions and its own state. According to the prince’s memory, the maximum speed of the British Dignity-class battleship is between 17.6 knots and 18.7 knots. If the fleet can reach 19 knots, then the British battleship forces will definitely not be able to catch up!
”General, the speed of our fleet is a bit too fast, the waves on the bow of the Dignity are a bit serious!” Although the sea conditions are not too big, considering that the fleet is already close to the speed of 18 knots, it is like waves of raging waves. Rushing up to the front deck of the battleship, watching the foamy sea water surging up and then backing down, feeling the battleship swaying violently, Admiral Hood's face tightened.
”Your Excellency Commander, look at the back!” Following the direction of a subordinate's finger, Hood saw that a battleship behind began to slow down and tried to leave the formation!
”It's Prince George, what's the situation?! Let him report immediately!” At the critical moment, someone finally dropped the chain! The Prince George in the second position not only hung out the semaphore to pile up the battle, but the bow of the warship seemed to be a little forward, and the huge gun barrel began to rise up, trying to avoid the oncoming waves. I know that this time the British had their guns open in order to prevent accidents!
”The wind and waves are a bit heavy, and the bow of the Prince George is damaged. Our situation is not good. Some watertight compartments in the bow are cracked. Some areas even started to seep.” A moment later, an officer approached Hood. Will report.
”The Victory also sent a signal. The speed was a bit too fast, and the vibration of the drive shaft was a bit serious. This warship has not been maintained this year and is not suitable for such a long sprint.” Another officer said.
”Hehe, the two sides haven't exchanged fire yet, and even a single shell has not been fired. Have we already failed?” Admiral Hood said mockingly. Three out of the four Dignity ships have had problems. It is estimated that if we continue to chase them, I am afraid everyone will enter the shipyard and squat, right? ”