HMS Superb was one of three Bellerophon-class dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. She spent almost her whole career assigned to the Home and Grand Fleets. Aside from participating in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916 and the inconclusive action of 19 August, her service during the First World War generally consisted of routine patrols and training in the North Sea.
Superb at anchor, shortly after completion in 1909
Aerial view of Superb underway, 1917
The 1st Battle Squadron at sea, April 1915
A painting by Frank Henry Mason of Superb leading the Allied fleet through the Dardanelles to Constantinople in 1918
Bellerophon-class battleship
The Bellerophon-class battleship was a group of three dreadnought battleships that were built for the Royal Navy in the first decade of the 20th century. The sister ships spent most of their careers assigned to the Home and Grand Fleets. Aside from participating in the Battle of Jutland in May 1916, and the inconclusive action of 19 August several months later, their service during the First World War generally consisted of routine patrols and training in the North Sea.
Superb at anchor, shortly after commissioning
Left elevation view from Jane's Fighting Ships, 1915; darkened areas show armour
Bellerophon firing her main armament
The Bellerophon class on the obverse of the Canadian $10 bill, 1913
