HMS Nile (1839) (2nd)
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This the second ship to carry the name HMS Nile was a second rate,
92-gun ship-of-the-line.
Built at Plymouth Dockyard, launched 28-Jun-1839, 205ft long, 54ft wide and of 2,598 tons builders measurement. Converted to a screw ship 30-Jan-1854, of 2,622 tons builders measurement. Took part in the Royal Fleet Review 1856. Renamed HMS Conway and changed to a training ship 24-Jul-1876. Stranded in the Menai Strait 14-Apr-1952. Wreck burned 31-Oct-1956. Won the Battle Honour: Baltic 1854-55.
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