Coastal defence ships (sometimes called coast battleships) were warships built for the purpose of coastal defence, mostly in the period 1860–1920. They were small cruiser-sized warships which sacrificed speed and range for armour and armament, built by nations which couldn't afford battleships or which needed specially-suited shallow-draught vessels small enough to operate close to their coast, particularly in the island-dotted coastal waters of the Scandinavian area. Some had limited bl… (More on Pantserschip)