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 in popular culture based. Neal Morse, progressive rock composer, wrote a song called Leviathan for his 2008 album "Lifeline". The song is based on all biblical references to the creature. The power metal band Alestorm mention Leviathan multiple times in their albums, specifically "Leviathan" and "Death Throes of the Terrorsquid". English-born American rapper MF DOOM references Leviathan on a track entitled "Strange Ways" on the 2004 collaboration album "Madvillainy". Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive included a track entitled 'Leviathan I' on their 2010 release, "Deep Blue". The United States Navy is referred to as "Leviathan" in the music video produced by the Warrior