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This cruiser, 1st class armoured was built in 1891 by H.M. Dockyard (Portsmouth).
Historical Notes
This vessel arrived at Esquimalt June 19, 1892 after the fastest passage ever from Portsmouth in 84 days, (steaming 64 days). This vessel operated on the British Columbia coast 1893-1896.
Owners & Masters
In 1891 she was commissioned at Portsmouth UK.
In 1921 she was owned by G. Cohen.
She was broken up in Germany.
Armament
2-9.2"; 1-9.2", 12-6" QF
References
- Longstaff, Frederick V. (1957)
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
