Speed 31knots, and after modifications 28 knots. Main armament 8 15inch Guns, secondary armament of 12 x 5.5 inch guns HMS Prince of Wales by Brian Wood HMS Prince of Wales is shown firing on the Bismarck and in the background a huge black cloud is all that is left of HMS Hood. Print serial number DHM379. Oil on Board 2,000 HMS Ark Royal by Brian Wood. HMS Ark Royal is shown in hot pursuit of the Bismarck.
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HMS Ark Royal was built by Cammell Laird and launched on the 13th of April 1937. Displacement of 22,000 tons, had a top speed of 30.75 knots and carried 72 aircraft. HMS Ark Royal's complement was 1,575 men. She served in the home fleet and south Atlantic in 1939, Home fleet and Mediterranean 1940 and Force H 1941. If you have come from an Authorised dealer use your browsers back button to return to your dealers page.