Geschichte
This cruiser, armoured (drake-class) was built in 1902 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. Ltd. in Govan, Scotland.
Historische Notizen
This vessel was laid down as H.M.S. Africa, but was renamed before her launch. This vessel had a complement of 900 officers and men. This vessel was the flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher Craddock. On November 01, 1914 this vessel was sunk at the Battle of Coronel Chile. This vessel carried four Canadian Midshipmen who became Canada's first casualties of World War One when they were killed in action.
Eigentümer & Kapitäne
In 1902-1914 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.
Kapitäne
Captain Philip Franklin RN (1914)
Bewaffnung
2 x 9.2"; 16 x 6"; 14 x 12pdr; 2 x 18" Torpedo Tubes
Referenzen
- Paine, Lincoln P. (1997)
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
