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HMS Aurora (1889) CC  (7th)

    
This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Aurora was a 2nd Class Armoured Cruiser.

Built ay Pembroke Dock, laid down 01-Feb-1886, launched 28-Oct-1887, and completed Sep-1889.

Served at Devonport 1889-90, then moved to the Channel Squadron 1890-92. Back to Devonport 1892-93. Served with the Coast Guard at Bantry 1893-95.

Then it was back to Devonport 1895-99, out to the China Station 1899-1902. Where she won the Battle Honour 'China 1900'.  Returned to the UK for refit at Clydebank 1902-03.

After refit went to Devonport 1904 and finally laid up at Holy Loch 1905.

Sold 02-Oct-1907.

Won the Battle Honour: China 1900.

 

Other HMS Aurora
- 1st  HMS Aurora
- 2nd HMS Aurora
- 3rd HMS Aurora
- 4th HMS Aurora
- 5th HMS Aurora
- 6th HMS Aurora
- 7th HMS Aurora
- 8th HMS Aurora
- 9th HMS Aurora
- 10th HMS Aurora

- Orlando Class (1888) CC
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This page last edited - 10 December, 2012.

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