WAR SHIPS OF THE BRITISH ROYAL NAVY.
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| RECENTLY COMMISSIONED-H.M.S. IMPERIEUSE |
As an example of one of the latest additions to the Royal Navy, we give an engraving of H.M.S. Imperieuse. for which we are indebted to the Illustrated London News. The Imperieuse and her sister ship, the Warspite, were launched in 1883 & 1884, receiving their commissioning pennants in 1886 & 1888 respectively. The ships are designed as fast cruisers, carrying four heavy revolving guns in barbette towers, capable of being fired in any direction, besides six lighter guns. Each ship will be able to carry 900 tons of coal, and to steam at the rate of sixteen knots per hour. The ships are brig-rigged, with a large spread of canvas for cruising.
The dimensions of the ship are: Length, 315 feet; displacement, 7,300 tons; horse power, 8,000.—Engineering
Technical Specifications:
Class
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Year
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MS
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Ram
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Spd
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Hs
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Blt
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Bty
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Blk
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Trt
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Deck
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Armament
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AC
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1886
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34
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N
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3
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6
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M5
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-
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4
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4
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4
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F,A,P,S: [1x9B], FS,AS: 1x6B, BS:3x6B; BT-2, ST-2, MT-1, 4QF |
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