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To: Jeff Head
Cool!

The Bismarck was only

41,700 t (41,000 long tons; 46,000 short tons) standard 50,300 t (49,500 long tons; 55,400 short tons) full load

and the HMS Hood

46,680 long tons (47,430 t) deep load

Bismarck;

HMS Hood

*RIP all brave sailors lost.

4 posted on 05/23/2012 11:36:12 AM PDT by FreeAtlanta (Liberty and Justice for ALL)
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To: FreeAtlanta

Also compare her to the Essex class carriers of WW2: 27,500 tons standard displacement, 34,000 tons full load.


17 posted on 05/23/2012 12:27:03 PM PDT by henkster (Wanted: Politicians willing to say "No" to people. No experience required.)
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