{"id":15686,"date":"2024-05-27T18:10:02","date_gmt":"2024-05-27T16:10:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/?page_id=15686"},"modified":"2025-06-20T10:14:17","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T08:14:17","slug":"royal-navy-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/","title":{"rendered":"ROYAL NAVY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#General_information\" >General information<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#6th_Era_%E2%80%93_predrednoughts\" >6th Era \u2013 predrednoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-001_British_Navy_Squadron\" >GMT-UK-001 British Navy Squadron<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-002_King_Edward_VII-class_predrednought_battleship\" >GMT-UK-002 King Edward VII-class predrednought battleship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-003_Formidable-class_predrednought_battleship\" >GMT-UK-003 Formidable-class predrednought battleship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-004_Monmouth-class_armoured_cruiser\" >GMT-UK-004 Monmouth-class armoured cruiser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-005_Eclipse-class_1897_1905_protected_cruiser\" >GMT-UK-005 Eclipse-class (1897) &amp; (1905) protected cruiser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-006_Apollo-class_protected_cruiser\" >GMT-UK-006 Apollo-class protected cruiser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-007_Dryad-class_torpedo_gunboat\" >GMT-UK-007 Dryad-class torpedo gunboat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-008_Daring-class_torpedo_boat_destroyer\" >GMT-UK-008 Daring-class torpedo boat destroyer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-009_125_Footer-class_torpedo_boat\" >GMT-UK-009 125 Footer-class torpedo boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-010_Drake-class_armoured_cruiser\" >GMT-UK-010 Drake-class armoured cruiser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-011_Majestic-class_predrednought_battleship\" >GMT-UK-011 Majestic-class predrednought battleship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-012_River-class_torpedo_boat_destroyer\" >GMT-UK-012 River-class torpedo boat destroyer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-013_HMS_Polyphemus_torpedo_ram\" >GMT-UK-013 HMS Polyphemus torpedo ram<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/#GMT-UK-014_Adventure_%E2%80%93_class\" >GMT-UK-014 Adventure &#8211; class<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_information\"><\/span>General information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The painting instructions<\/strong> for British ships can be found here: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/painting-guide-for-ships\/#Royal_Navy\" target=\"_blank\">LINK<\/a>. This page contains only basic information about the models and ships, along with the painting scheme that should be applied (the instructions on the linked page show what the specific scheme looks like).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the perspective of the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, one might conclude that for over two hundred years, Great Britain had been the greatest naval power in history, virtually unrivalled since the victory at Trafalgar. Although the advent of ironclad warships renewed the naval arms race, the British once again proved to be the best. However, at the turn of the century, new competitors emerged, particularly Germany, who sought to challenge the power of Albion. Nevertheless, from the launch of the first pre-dreadnought to the commissioning of HMS Dreadnought, the British built over 50 battleships, not counting the myriad of other types of ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The empire on which the sun never set, covering a quarter of the globe and having interests in almost every region of the world, had to maintain a vast fleet. This was not only to win potential battles against adversaries but also to protect its incredibly long and numerous shipping (trade) routes. The shape of the Empire dictated the shape of the fleet. Primarily, British ships had to be capable of navigating the roughest oceans and also possess long-range capabilities. This was not a coastal fleet. Therefore, players will quickly notice how large British cruisers (2nd class according to the game criteria) are, for instance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assuming command of the Royal Navy squadrons, you will have a wide selection of ships, especially large vessels, and your ships will be among the best in their classes in the game &#8211; an experienced officer corps and splendid shipyards provided the Empire with the finest units. Are you ready to lead the ships of the greatest Empire under the sun into battle?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6th_Era_%E2%80%93_predrednoughts\"><\/span>6th Era \u2013 predrednoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-001_British_Navy_Squadron\"><\/span>GMT-UK-001 British Navy Squadron<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the perfect set to start your adventure with the British navy. It contains the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ship models:<\/strong><br>1x Formidable-class battleship,<br>1x Monmouth-class armoured cruiser,<br>1x Eclipse-class protected cruiser,<br>1x Dryad-class torpedo gunboat,<br>4x 125-Footer-class torpedo boat (2 per base),<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Order sets<\/strong> x6,<br><strong>Ship cards<\/strong> x7 (Eclipse have two different cards),<br><strong>Card sleeves<\/strong> x7,<br><strong>HDF ship bases<\/strong> x6.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16011\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-001-British-Navy-Squadron-instrukcja.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Formidable, Monmouth, Eclipse, 125 Footer (x4).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-002_King_Edward_VII-class_predrednought_battleship\"><\/span>GMT-UK-002 King Edward VII-class predrednought battleship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 1.<br><strong>Base length<\/strong>: 14 cm.<br><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong>Models on one base<\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The King Edward VII class was a class of eight pre-dreadnought battleships launched by the Royal Navy between 1903 and 1905.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They marked the first major development of the basic pre-dreadnought type, all of which had been designed by the Director of Naval Construction, William Henry White, with the primary innovation being the adoption of a heavy secondary battery of four 9.2-inch (234 mm) guns to supplement the standard main battery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>King Edward VII is undoubtedly one of the most powerful battleships in the game, capable of easily defeating any other vessel of its class. Its armament and armour are unparalleled, so if the player is willing to bear its high point costs, it will be the true star of his fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15567\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15568\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-002-King-Edward-VII-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KingEdwardVII-1-edited-e1716755323416.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KingEdwardVII-1-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15683\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-003_Formidable-class_predrednought_battleship\"><\/span>GMT-UK-003 Formidable-class predrednought battleship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Class<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 14 cm.<br><strong><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Formidable class of battleships were a three-ship class of pre-dreadnoughts designed by Sir William White and built for the Royal Navy in the late 1890s. The class comprised Formidable, Irresistible, and Implacable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Formidable-class battleships can be described as typical battleships in the era before the appearance of the Dreadnought, with 4 main artillery guns, capable of reaching speeds of up to 18 knots. Balanced, though with high performance, the Formidable will excel in every battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15569\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15570\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-003-Formidable-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15620\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Formidable-e1716753858438.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-004_Monmouth-class_armoured_cruiser\"><\/span>GMT-UK-004 Monmouth-class armoured cruiser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Class<\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<br><strong><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 14 cm.<br><strong><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Monmouth class consisted of 10 armoured cruisers built in the early 20th century. The ships were also referred to as County class cruisers as they carried the names of British counties.<br>The creation of this class of ships was the result of a number of compromises and, as is the case with a compromise, they were not entirely successful constructions. Their task was not only to protect the shipping routes, but also to act as scouts of the fleet. Since the protection of shipping lanes required good seaworthiness as well as a long range, savings had to be sought in armour and armament.<br>HMS Monmouth was assigned to Rear Admiral Sir Christopher Cradock&#8217;s squadron, and was sunk at the Battle of Coronel. HMS Kent and HMS Cornwall took part in the Battle of the Falklands and contributed to the sinking of German light cruisers.<br>In the game, Monmouth will be a good ship to fight against lighter enemy ships, but she should definitely avoid better-armed armoured cruisers, let alone battleships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15571\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15572\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-004-Monmouth-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15662\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Monmouth-1-e1716753902598.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-005_Eclipse-class_1897_1905_protected_cruiser\"><\/span>GMT-UK-005 Eclipse-class (1897) &amp; (1905) protected cruiser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Class<\/strong><\/strong>: 3.<br><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong>: 12 cm.<br><strong><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Eclipse-class cruisers were a class of nine second-class protected cruisers constructed for the Royal Navy in the mid-1890s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite not having the best speed, Eclipse, thanks to its armament, armour, and endurance, will be a very useful vessel, one of the typical workhorses, suitable for engaging other 3rd-class cruisers or smaller vessels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15573\" style=\"width:800px;height:450px\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15574\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-005-Eclipse-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15618\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eclipse-e1716753974363.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-006_Apollo-class_protected_cruiser\"><\/span>GMT-UK-006 Apollo-class protected cruiser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Class<\/strong><\/strong>: 3.<br><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong>: 10 cm.<br><strong><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Apollo class were second-class protected cruisers designed by Sir William White and built for the Royal Navy in the late 19th century. Twenty-one ships of this class were built, making it the largest single class of steel cruisers ever built for the Royal Navy to the same design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The design followed White&#8217;s standard pattern for smaller steel cruisers, being of protected type (with an internal curved steel armour deck protecting the machinery spaces) and featuring low freeboard amidships with raised bulwarks connecting the forecastle and poop for weatherliness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cruisers of this type will be typical workhorses of the British fleet, designed for escorting larger vessels and combating small enemy ships. In this role, they should perform excellently due to their armament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15575\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15576\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-006-Apollo-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15601\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Apollo-e1716754004595.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-007_Dryad-class_torpedo_gunboat\"><\/span>GMT-UK-007 Dryad-class torpedo gunboat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Class<\/strong><\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 10 cm.<br><strong><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Dryad-class torpedo gunboat was the last class of torpedo gunboat built for the Royal Navy. This type of vessel was rapidly replaced by the faster torpedo boat destroyer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMS Dryad is a great example of a class of vessels that disappeared by the end of the 19th century. Although its speed may not match that of destroyers, its powerful torpedo and artillery armament make this vessel very valuable for the player&#8217;s fleet, and for opponents, it will be a formidable adversary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15577\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15849\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja2-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja2-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja2-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-007-Dryad-instrukcja2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15617\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Dryad-e1716754042442.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-008_Daring-class_torpedo_boat_destroyer\"><\/span>GMT-UK-008 Daring-class torpedo boat destroyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Class<\/strong><\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 8 cm.<br><strong><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<br><strong><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Two Daring-class destroyers (Daring and Decoy) were the very first torpedo boat destroyers (&#8222;TBDs&#8221;) to be ordered for the Royal Navy, the order being placed on 27 June 1892.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daring and Decoy were both built by Thornycroft, displaced 260 tons and were 56 m in length. They were armed with one 12-pounder gun and three 6-pounder guns, with one fixed 18-in torpedo tube in the bow plus two more torpedo tubes on a revolving mount abaft the two funnels. Their engines could propel them to a speed of 27 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These vessels, thanks to their speed and armament, will not only be excellently suited for attacking large enemy ships but will also perform well in combat against enemy torpedo boats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-008-Daring-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15850\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-008-Daring-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-008-Daring-instrukcja-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-008-Daring-instrukcja-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-008-Daring-instrukcja-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-008-Daring-instrukcja.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ships with all elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15644\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Daring-1-e1716754077686.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-009_125_Footer-class_torpedo_boat\"><\/span>GMT-UK-009 125 Footer-class torpedo boat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong>: 6 cm.<br><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<br><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the second half of the 1880s, the construction of several series of new torpedo boats, with a length of 125 feet, began, popularly known as the 125-footers. Their construction was commissioned to several shipyards specialising in such small designs, such as Yarrow or Thornycroft. For this reason, these ships differed in parameters and appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 125-footer torpedo boats available in the game are exemplary representatives of the ships that were part of this very broad series of vessels. Their torpedo armament will make them a significant threat to any large enemy ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-009-125-Footer-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15851\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-009-125-Footer-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-009-125-Footer-instrukcja-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-009-125-Footer-instrukcja-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-009-125-Footer-instrukcja-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-009-125-Footer-instrukcja.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ships with all elements. The graphic shows two types of this ship in one image (&#8222;T&#8221; in the foreground and &#8222;G&#8221; in the background). To avoid confusing the opponent, these should not be mixed on the bases \u2013 it&#8217;s better to place ships of the same type on each base.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15598\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/125footer2-e1716754771726.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-010_Drake-class_armoured_cruiser\"><\/span>GMT-UK-010 Drake-class armoured cruiser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 2.<br><strong>Base length<\/strong>: 16 cm.<br><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Drake class was a four-ship class of armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMS Drake, lead ship of her class, was laid down at Pembroke Dock on 24 April 1899, launched on 5 March 1901, and completed on 9 January 1903.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Armoured cruisers of the Drake class were the largest ever built of their kind at the time (later surpassed by SMS Bl\u00fccher). With a displacement equal to the largest battleships of the era, significant speed, and robust armament and armour, Drake stands as one of the most powerful cruisers in the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\n\n\" class=\"wp-image-15494\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15582\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-010-Drake-armoured-cruiser-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15616\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Drake-e1716754851606.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-051d773a-87f1-48ab-b35f-3d86d9984dd9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-011_Majestic-class_predrednought_battleship\"><\/span>GMT-UK-011 Majestic-class predrednought battleship<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 1.<br><strong>Base length<\/strong> 14 cm.<br><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Majestic class of nine pre-dreadnought battleships were built for the Royal Navy in the mid-1890s under the Spencer Programme, named after the First Lord of the Admiralty, John Poyntz Spencer. With nine units commissioned, they were the most numerous class of battleships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ships proved to be among the most successful designs of their day, and they were widely copied in foreign navies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While somewhat slower than later battleships, the heavily armed and well-armoured Majestic-class battleships can serve as the backbone of any player&#8217;s fleet composition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15583\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15584\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/GMT-UK-011-Majestic-instrukcja2.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15624\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Majestic-e1716754884275.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-051d773a-87f1-48ab-b35f-3d86d9984dd9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-012_River-class_torpedo_boat_destroyer\"><\/span>GMT-UK-012 River-class torpedo boat destroyer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 4.<br><strong>Base length<\/strong>: 8 cm.<br><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong>: 2.<br><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong>: 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The River-class destroyer was a class of torpedo boat destroyer built for the Royal Navy in the first few years of the 20th century. These 37 vessels were all constructed to disparate builders&#8217; designs, just like the preceding classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a general increase in size and more solid construction, the Rivers became the first truly oceangoing and useful torpedo boat destroyers in Royal Navy service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>River is undoubtedly one of the best destroyers available in the game. While not as fast as others, it lacks poor seaworthiness, armed with the latest torpedoes and very powerful artillery, it will be a great addition to the player&#8217;s fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-012-River-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15852\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-012-River-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-012-River-instrukcja-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-012-River-instrukcja-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-012-River-instrukcja-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-012-River-instrukcja.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ships with all elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15634\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/River-e1716754913178.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-051d773a-87f1-48ab-b35f-3d86d9984dd9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-013_HMS_Polyphemus_torpedo_ram\"><\/span>GMT-UK-013 HMS Polyphemus torpedo ram<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 4.<br><strong><strong>Base length<\/strong><\/strong>: 10 cm.<br><strong><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong><\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong><strong>Models in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong>Models on one base<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<br><strong><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong><\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HMS Polyphemus was a Royal Navy torpedo ram, serving from 1881 until 1903. A shallow-draft, fast, low-profile vessel, she was designed to penetrate enemy harbours at speed and sink anchored ships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No further vessels were ordered by the Royal Navy, possibly because the development of quick-firing guns had rendered the concept behind her design less practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has been suggested that H. G. Wells\u2019 fictional HMS Thunder Child from his novel The War of the Worlds may have been based on this ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This unique vessel must rely on success either through torpedo attacks or its ultimate weapon &#8211; the ram. Will you dare to utilise it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-013-Polyphemus-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15853\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-013-Polyphemus-instrukcja-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-013-Polyphemus-instrukcja-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-013-Polyphemus-instrukcja-768x432.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-013-Polyphemus-instrukcja-1536x864.jpg 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/GMT-UK-013-Polyphemus-instrukcja.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ship with all elements placed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15632\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Polyphemus-e1716754949505.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-051d773a-87f1-48ab-b35f-3d86d9984dd9\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GMT-UK-014_Adventure_%E2%80%93_class\"><\/span><strong>GMT-UK-014 Adventure &#8211; class<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Class<\/strong>: 3.<br><strong>Base length<\/strong>: 12 cm.<br><strong>Colour scheme<\/strong>: Victorian (black hull, white superstructures, ochre funnels \u2013 Vallejo Yellow Ochre), or wartime (after 1903) \u2013 all grey (Vallejo Dark Sea Grey (991)). Deck Vallejo Game Color Bonewhite.<br><strong>Models in a set<\/strong>: 1.<br><strong>Models on one base<\/strong>: 1.<br><strong>Cards in a set<\/strong>: 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the early 20th century, it became increasingly clear in the United Kingdom that the main rival would not be France (with whom a cordial agreement had been signed), but Kaiser\u2019s Germany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This led to a growing focus on the North Sea as the key theatre of operations in the upcoming war. At the same time, continuous technological advancements meant that destroyers were becoming larger and capable of operating in increasingly rough seas (starting from the <em>River<\/em> class). However, these vessels were still too small to serve as comfortable ships for a squadron commander, not to mention carrying the increasingly popular radio transmitter with the necessary power. As a result, there was a need for the creation of vessels that would lead destroyer squadrons, with the main task of the team being long-range reconnaissance for the fleet (it was concluded that a classic blockade along the coasts of Germany, in the style of the 19th century, was impossible) and potential torpedo attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, the previously built protected cruisers were too slow for this role. Even the latest ships of the <em>Challenger<\/em> and <em>Topaze<\/em> classes could only achieve 21-22 knots, far too slow to operate alongside destroyers. Not to mention the fact that the <em>HMS Dreadnought<\/em>, introduced in 1906, was expected to reach the same speed. Therefore, the new ships had to be significantly faster. This gave rise to the concept of the <em>Scout Cruiser<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Royal Navy ordered eight ships of this class, specifying their requirements but allowing four selected contractors to build the vessels. One of these, built by Armstrong Whitworth\u2019s shipyard in Elswick, was the <em>HMS Adventure<\/em> (the second ship of the <em>HMS Attentive<\/em> class). Both ships were commissioned at the end of 1905. They could reach a speed of up to 25 knots and were armed with ten 12-pounder (76 mm) guns, eight 3-pounder (47 mm) guns, and two torpedo tubes. They displaced just over 2,600 tons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It soon became clear that their armament was insufficient, and in 1906, a rearmament was carried out. The 47 mm guns were removed, and two additional 12-pounder guns and six 57 mm guns were added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Adventure<\/em> class stood out from the other concurrently built <em>scout cruisers<\/em> with its distinctive four-funnel silhouette. All the ships had very sleek shapes, which helped them reach the required speed of 25 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides speed, the high manoeuvrability of this ship made it particularly suited for its role as a leader of a destroyer flotilla. It would also be very useful in combating torpedo vessels or in all scenarios where reaching or leaving a distant point is scored.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GMT-UK-014-Adventure-INSTRUKCJA1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16994\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GMT-UK-014-Adventure-INSTRUKCJA1-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GMT-UK-014-Adventure-INSTRUKCJA1-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GMT-UK-014-Adventure-INSTRUKCJA1-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GMT-UK-014-Adventure-INSTRUKCJA1-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/GMT-UK-014-Adventure-INSTRUKCJA1.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Layout for placing boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adventure-e1750407229977-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16997\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adventure-e1750407229977-1024x576.png 1024w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adventure-e1750407229977-300x169.png 300w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adventure-e1750407229977-768x432.png 768w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adventure-e1750407229977-1536x864.png 1536w, http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Adventure-e1750407229977.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Arrangement of boats and armament.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>General information The painting instructions for British ships can be found here: LINK. This page contains only basic information about the models and ships, along with the painting scheme that should be applied (the instructions on the linked page show what the specific scheme looks like). From the perspective of the turn of the 19th &hellip; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/en\/royal-navy-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Czytaj dalej <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">ROYAL NAVY<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15682,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15686","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15686","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15686"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15686\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16999,"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15686\/revisions\/16999"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.gmboardgames.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15686"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}