Battleship

HMS Barfleur

Class Centurion

Type 2nd Class pre-Dreadnought Battleship

Built at Chatham, 1892

Speed 18.5 knots

Weight 10,500

Armament 4 x 10 inch Guns

Crew 620

Fate She was sold for scrap in 1940

Notes This ship was built specifically to be able to operate in Asia. Firstly to combat the perceived threat of Russia and secondly she had a shallow draught so that she could navigate China's rivers.

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Class	Centurion
Type	2nd Class pre-Dreadnought Battleship
Built	at Chatham, 1892
Speed	18.5 knots
Weight	10,500
Armament	4 x 10 inch Guns
Crew	620
Fate	She was sold for scrap in 1940
Notes	This ship was built specifically to be able to operate in Asia. Firstly to combat the perceived threat of Russia and secondly she had a shallow draught so that she could navigate China's rivers.