1904 The HMS Bellerophon and Temeraire were fitted up under the superintendence of Engineer-Capt. Haddy, R.N., as instruction ships and workshops. The work was undertaken by Palmers' Shipbuilding and Iron Company, Limited, Jarrow-on-Tyne.
1907 Construction started of the next ship bearing this name; she was sister ship to the HMS Bellerophon, one of the Dreadnougnt-type. Construction was undertaken at Devonport.