In September and October 1914, she was refitted at Portsmouth for this mission, which included relining her 13.5-inch guns down to 12 inches (305 mm), improving their range by about 1,000 yards (914 meters).
In September and October 1914, she was renovated at Portsmouth in anticipation of this mission, which included shortening the caliber of her 13.5-inch guns to 12 inches (305 mm), thereby boosting their reach by roughly 1,000 yards (914 meters).