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HMS Highflyer (1899) CC (4th) |
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This the fourth ship to carry the name HMS Highflyer was the
name ship of a class of three, 2nd Class, Protected Cruisers. Built by Fairfield of Govan on the Clyde, laid down 07-Jun-1897, launched 04-Jun-1898 and completed 07-Dec-1899. On completion served with the Cruiser Training Squadron 1899-1900, then went to the East Indies Station as Flagship 1900-04. Then on to the America & West Indies Station as Cadets Training Ship 1904-06. Returned to the UK and went into reserve 1906. Back to the East Indies Station 1906-08, after which it was back to the UK and reserve 1908-10. Joined the 3rd Fleet 1910-11, then again to the East Indies Station as Flagship 1911-13. Returned to Chatham 1913, and later used as training ship for special entry cadets 1913-14. Served in the Mid Atlantic 1914-16, then the West Africa Station 1916-17. Flagship America & West Indies Station 1917, on to the East Indies Station yet again 1918-21 (Flagship 1919-21). Sold at Bombay 1921, the last Victoria era cruiser in active service.
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