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HMS Endymion (1894) CC (4th) |
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Endymion was a 1st
Class, Protected Cruiser. Built by Earle of Hull, laid down 21-Nov-1889, launched 22-Jul-1891 and completed 26-May-1894. On completion served with the Channel Fleet 1894-95, then 'particular service' 1896-97. Went into reserve at Chatham 1897-99, and to the China Station 1899-1902. Returned to the UK and refit 1902-03. Back to the Channel Fleet 1904 and then tender to HMS Wildfire as Gunnery Training Ship, Sheerness 1905-12. Flagship Training Squadron, Queenstown 1913-14. Joined the 10th Cruiser Squadron on the Northern Patrol 1914. Rebuilt with very large anti-torpedo bulges 1915, then served at the Dardanelles 1915-16. Continued in the Mediterranean 1916-18 and the Aegean 1918. Returned to the UK and paid of at the Nore 1919. Sold 1920. Won the Battle honours: China 1900 and Dardanelles 1915-16.
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