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Icarus (H.M.S.)

Icarus (H.M.S.)
Photo: BC Provincial Archives

Histoire

This cruiser was built in 1885 by H.M. Dockyard (Devonport).

Notes historiques

In 1896 this vessel was on the Bering Sea Patrol and in service on the North Pacific.

In 1896 while searching for the rock on which H.M.S. Imperieuse went aground, it was named by Commander J.F. Parry RN in 1904.

Propriétaires et capitaines

In 1896-1902 she was owned by the Royal Navy and served on the Pacific Station.

Armement

8 guns

Lieux nommés

Icarus Point (BC)

Références

  • Newell, G. (1966)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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