HMS Sentinel (1905) CC (2nd) |
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This the second ship to carry the name HMS Sentinel was the
lead ship of a class of two Scout Cruisers. Built by Vickers o Barrow, laid down 08-Jun-1903, launched 19-Apr-1904 and completed Apr-1905. On completion joined the Channel Fleet for special service 1905-07, then went into reserve 1907-09. Joined the 5th Destroyer Flotilla, 3rd Fleet 1909-12, then refitted 1912. Joined the 3rd Light Cruiser Squadron 1913. Leader, 9th Destroyer Flotilla at the Nore 1913, 6th Destroyer Flotilla Portsmouth/Dover 1913-14, 8th Destroyer Flotilla at the Forth 1914-15. Joined the 6th Light Cruiser Squadron at the Humber 1915, then went to the Mediterranean 1915-18. The Aegean 1918, Black Sea 1918-19. Returned to the UK and paid off at Sheerness Apr-1919. Used as Mechanics Training Ship at Chatham 1920-22. Sold 1923.
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