Jutland

The Battle-class ships evolved as a result of reflections on the experience of using destroyers in the first years of World War II. The focus shifted toward AA and ASW defenses. Ships of the new class were armed with 114 mm dual-purpose guns placed in the bow. The stern was occupied with anti-aircraft artillery. HMS Jutland, initially named Malplaquet, was built in 1945–47. The ship served as part of the 4th Destroyer Flotilla, then in the 4th and 7th Destroyer Squadrons. In 1953, Jutland took part in the naval parade on the occasion of the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.