Talk:HMS Formidable (1898)

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I have created a modified version of the word-for-word copy by Johnyysmith of the web-site's original text and grammar which in parts was difficult to read and undrestand. I have attempted to interpret the article's relevant points correctly but there are some areas requiring verification: eg:- the original text mentions a refit lasting from August 1909 to April 1909???

Re the line which reads: She was reduced to a "nucleus" crew with the 2nd Fleet at the Nore. , I assume that a nucleus crew refers to the standard compliment of men as opposed to that whilst Formidable was acting flagship. However, I have no idea what the Nore refers to.

the Nore - a sandbank in the Thames estuary, that was used for Anchorage. A nucleus crew might refer to those remaining on a ship at anchor when all the others have gone ashore, but I am not sure. Snowman 20:48, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

Thanks Snowman, sounds reasonable to me.--Red Sunset 21:29, 22 November 2006 (UTC)

I hope the image will have been given a license tag. --Red Sunset 19:45, 22 November 2006 (UTC)