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Osprey (H.M.S.)

Osprey (H.M.S.)
Foto: BC Provincial Archives e-00966_141

Historia

This sloop, naval was built in 1876 by H.M. Dockyard (Sheerness).

Notas históricas

In 1879 this vessel visited Sitka Alaska at the request of European residents who perceived threats from local fist nations people. Newspaper reports about the presence of a British warship results in the stationing of a US Navy warship at Sitka.

Propietarios y capitanes

In 1876-1890 she was owned by the Royal Navy.

Armamento

2-7" MLR; 4-64pdr MLR

Referencias

  • Antonson, Joan and Robert DeArmond (2002)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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