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Type | Torpedo Cruiser |
Built | by Thomsons on the Clyde, 1885 |
Sister Ship | Fearless |
Speed | 17 Knots |
Armament | 4 x 5 inch Guns (replaced by rapid fire 4.7 inch guns), 8 x 3pdr, Torpedoes |
Stations | Mediterranean1887 - 1903 |
Crew | 147 |
Fate | Sold in 1904 |
Notes | Her crew formed part of the Naval Brigades that served in Kitchener's campaign to re-conquer the Sudan, being a guard ship at Suakin. She was also awarded the battle honour 'Gambia' in 1901. |
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