Ironclads


HMS Alexandra, c1880s


ClassAlexandra
TypeCentral Battery Ironclad
Built1877
Speed15 Knots
Weight9.492 tons
Dimensions325 feet long, 64 foot beam, 26 foot draught
Armament2 x 11 inch MLR, 10 x 10 inch MLR, 6 x 20pdr BL, 4 x 16 inch Torpedo Canisters
Crew674
FateIn 1903 she was reduced to harbour service. She was sold off in 1908.
NotesHMS Alexandra took part in the Bombardment at Alexandria.


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