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HMS Nelson (1881) BB  (2nd)

    
This the second HMS Nelson was one of two Northampton Class battleships.

She was built by Elder Shipbuilders laid down in Nov-1874, launched 04-Nov-1876 and completed in Jul-1881.

She served on the Australia station from 1881-89, part of the time as Flagship.

After a long refit at home, she served only in reserve or as a guardship until 1894, when she was reduced to a hulk.

became a training ship 1902.

Sold 12-Jul-1910 and broken up at Holland.

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- 3rd HMS Nelson

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This page last edited - 06 September, 2012.

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