-H.M.S. Hood Reference Materials-
1941 CAFO 494 – Guns – B.L., 6-in., Mark XXIII ; Q.F., 4.5-in., Mark III, and Q.F., 4-in., Mark XVI – Endorsement of Muzzle Velocities on Memoranda of Inspection
Updated 16-Feb-2008

This document is a modern transcription of the Hood-related portion of February 1941 Confidential Admiralty Fleet Order 494. It concerns the muzzle velocities of various 4" guns aboard Hood. The original document is held at the Royal Navy Library at the Royal Navy Base, Portsmouth. This Crown Copyrighted material is reproduced here by kind permission of the Royal Navy Library.

C.A.F.O. 494. – Guns – B.L., 6-in., Mark XXIII ; Q.F., 4.5-in., Mark III, and Q.F., 4-in., Mark XVI – Endorsement of Muzzle Velocities on Memoranda of Inspection

(G. 01054/41. – 6.4.1941.)

As a result of investigations, it has been found that the original muzzle velocities endorsed on memoranda of inspection require amendment in some cases.

     2.  The present situation of and the correct muzzle velocities of the guns and barrels concerned are shown in the following lists, and, when necessary, memoranda of inspection should be amended accordingly.

     3.  As regards Q.F., 4.5-in., and Q.F., 4-in., Mark XVI guns, the “B” registered number refers to the number of the loose barrel.

     4.  Ships and Naval armament supply depôts should check the registered numbers of guns and loose barrels on charge with these lists.

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Q.F., 4-in., MARK XVI

Situation of Gun.	Maker.	Reg. No.	E.F.C.	M.V.
H.M.S. “Hood”          ..          ..          ..	V.A. V.A. V.A. V.A. V.A. V.A. V.A. V.A.	S3284 S3285 S3286 S3287 S3288 S3289 S3290 S3291	6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th 6th	2,657 2,659 2,663 2,665 2,670 2,668 2,668 2,661

 

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