HMS Howe (1889) BB (4th) |
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This HMS Howe was the fourth to carry the name was one of five
Admiral Class battleships. Built at Pembroke Dock, laid down Jun-1882, launched 28-Apr-1885 and completed Jul-1889. She joined the Channel Fleet in 1890. While in the Mediterranean on manoeuvres ran aground, and eventually salvaged. After repair she went back to the Mediterranean from 1893-96. After this she returned to home waters as either guardship or in Reserve. Sold 11-Oct-1910 and broken up at Briton Ferry Jan-1912.
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