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HMS Shannon (1906) CC (10th) |
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This the tenth ship to carry the name HMS Shannon was an
Armoured Cruiser. Built at Chatham Dockyard, laid down 02-Feb-1905, launched 20-Sep-1906, and completed 10-Mar-1908. On completion joined the Home Fleet 1908-14. Then on the outbreak of WW1, the Grand Fleet 1914-19. Paid off at Sheerness 1919 and became an accommodation ship to the torpedo school, HMS Actaeon until 1922. Sold 12-Dec-1922 to McLellan of Bo'ness. Won the Battle Honour: Jutland 1916.
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