These floating fortresses are astounding examples of engineering. Check out the weight of these oceanic titans...
Although this photo shows the Yamato receiving direct hits from US bombers (during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944), the Japanese battleship never actually fired any of her armaments. This image was taken during her retreat from the fight.
Pictured in this epic photo (above) is the French battleship Richelieu, shortly after her maiden voyage on January 14, 1939. And, as big as she was, she could still cut through the waves at a speed of 34.8 mph (56 kph).
1. Yamato
Country - Japan
Weight (Tonnes) - 72,809
Although this photo shows the Yamato receiving direct hits from US bombers (during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944), the Japanese battleship never actually fired any of her armaments. This image was taken during her retreat from the fight.
2. Musashi
Country - Japan
Weight (Tonnes) - 72,809
3. BB-61 to BB-64
Country - USA
Weight (Tonnes) - 55,710
4. Bismarck
Country - Germany
Weight (Tonnes) - 50,153
5. Tirpitz
Country - Germany
Weight (Tonnes) - 50,153
6. Richelieu
Country - France
Weight (Tonnes) - 47,500
Pictured in this epic photo (above) is the French battleship Richelieu, shortly after her maiden voyage on January 14, 1939. And, as big as she was, she could still cut through the waves at a speed of 34.8 mph (56 kph).
7. Jean Bart
Country - France
Weight (Tonnes) - 47,500
8. HMS Hood
Country - UK
Weight (Tonnes) - 46,200
9. B-55, BB-56
Country - USA
Weight (Tonnes) - 44,800
10. King George V
Country - UK
Weight (Tonnes) - 44,780
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