Comments by "Steve Valley" (@stevevalley7835) on "HMS Renown (1895) - Guide 313" video.

@brendonbewersdorf986 as they say, everything is relative. HMS Rawalpindi and HMS Jervis Bay could manage about 15kts and carried seven or eight 6" guns. A Connecticut class pre-dreadnough could touch 18kts, and carried 4-12" and 8-8" in twin turrets, as well as some casemate mounted 7" that might be useable in a flat calm. I would not bet a lot on the Connecticut against both Scharnhorsts. Connecticut's 12"/45s, even with unmodified mounts that are restricted to 15 degrees, can reach out 20,000 yards. Her 8" mounts could elevate to 20 degrees, good for 22,000 yards. At ranges greater than that, Scheer could not penetrate Connecticut's 11" main belt, but at any range they can reach, Connecticut's 12" and 8" can punch through Scheer's 3.1" belt. Against the Scheer, with the Connecticut positioned so the Scheer would have to go through it to get at the convoy, I rather like Connecticut's chances, if given modern fire control.
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@vikkimcdonough6153 The Revenges had not received extensive rebuilds in the 30s. Malaya and Barham had not received major work after their early 30s modernizations. Barham was sunk. Malaya was so worn out it was also retired by the end of 43, along with the Revenges.
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