British torpedo cruiser HMS Tartar visiting South African harbours according to the Dutch newspaper De locomotief dated 7 August 1899

An item dated London, England 21st July reported that the British cruiser Tartar left Delagoa Bay, South Africa bound for Durban, South Africa.(1)

Note

1. Part of the Archer-class torpedo cruisers, preceded by Scout-class and succeeded by Marathon-class laid down by J.&G. Thomson, Glasgow, Scotland on 2 March 1885, launched on 28 October 1886, completed on 30 June 1901 and sold in 1906