HMS Leviathan (1901) deck so they could be used in heavy weather. Several twelve-pounders were removed to make room for the six-inch guns. The ship's waterline armour belt had a maximum thickness of and was closed off by transverse bulkheads. The armour of the gun turrets and their barbettes was 6 inches thick while the casemate armour was 5 inches thick. The protective deck armour ranged in thickness from and the conning tower was protected by of armour. "Leviathan", named after the Biblical sea monster, was laid down by John Brown and Company at their shipyard in Clydebank on 30 November 1899. She
Leviathan: Political Cabaret Leviathan: Political Cabaret Leviathan: Political Cabaret is a regular debate and discussion event in Dublin, Ireland which is usually hosted by economist, writer and broadcaster, David McWilliams in Dublin's Button Factory (formerly the Temple Bar Music Centre). Leviathan was established by Naoise Nunn in 2003 and has featured interactive debate and discussion with politicians, writers and commentators as well as satirical music by Paddy Cullivan and the Camembert Quartet and has commissioned new cartoons from Langerland.com. Leviathan hosted spoken word and debating tents at the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Electric Picnic festivals in Stradbally, County Laois. Leviathan was relaunched with