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HMS Iris (1879) CC (5th) |
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This the fifth ship to carry the name HMS Iris was a 2nd Class
Cruiser. (Originally designed as a Despatch Vessel and later re-rated). Built at Pembroke Dock, laid down 10-Nov-1875, launched 12-Apr-1877 and completed Apr-1879. Served in the Mediterranean from 1879-87, then returned to the UK and put into reserve 1887-1903. Used at Portsmouth 1903-04, for harbour service as tender St. Vincent, for Mechanical Training of Boys. Sold 1905.
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