Britains Lifeline: H.M.S. King George V

Built by Vickers Ltd. In 1940, HMS King George V was the first of a five-ship class that was criticized because it was weaker than the most powerful German battleships then afloat or building. Despite this, she became the flagship of Home Fleet under Admiral Sir John Tovey, and was involved in the sinking of enemy ships including the Bismarck. King George V was decommissioned in 1949 and scrapped at Dalmuir in 1958.