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Grevink Class

The Grevink Class was a class of two dreadnought-type battleships that were built and commissioned for the Galland Royal Navy during the early 20th century. These battleships were a significant improvement over their predecessors and were considered true battleships as compared to the coastal defence battleships that made up the rest of the fleet.

The main element of the Grevink Class battleships consisted of 12 12"/45 calibre guns arranged in a 4-turret layout. These powerful guns were capable of firing heavy shells at a long range and were strategically placed with two turrets at the bow and the stern of the ship. The secondary battery was a group of 12 standard 5"/50 casement guns, with 8 facing forward and 4 facing aft. These guns were used for close

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