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HMS Gibraltar (1894) CC (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Gibraltar was a 1st
Class, Protected Cruiser. built by Beardmore of Dalmuir, laid down 02-Dec-1889, launched 27-Apr-1892 and completed 01-Nov-1894. On completion served on Particular Service 1894-95 then the 'Flying Squadron' 1896. Joined the Mediterranean Fleet 1896-99. Returned to the UK and reserve at Portsmouth 1899-1901. To the Cape Station as flagship 1901-04, then the America & West Indies Station 1904-96. Back to the UK and reserve at Devonport 1906-13. But served on trooping duty to Australia 1908 and escorted new destroyers Parramatta and Yarra to Australia 1910-11. Duty at the Anti-submarine School, Portland followed 1914. Joined the 10th Cruiser Squadron on the Northern patrol 1914. Disarmed early 1915 then served as Depot Ship for the Northern patrol 1915-18. Then Destroyer Depot Ship, Anti-submarine school, Portland 1919-22. Sold 1923.
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