Part of Iris-class dispatch vessels later redesignated 2nd-class protected cruisers succeeded by Leander-class. Designed by William White (1) under direction of Nathaniel Barnaby.(2) Laid down by Pembroke Dockyard on 10 November 1875, launched on 12 April 1877, completed in April 1879 and sold to be broken up on 11 July 1905.
Notes
1. Designer chief constructor of the Royal Navy (1885-1902) Sir William White (2 February 1845 Plymouth)-27 February 1913 London).
2. Designer chief constructor of the Royal Navy (1872-1885) Sir Nathaniel Barnaby (25 February 1829 Chatham-16 June 1915 London.
Sources
Francis Elgar. The Royal Navy 1872-1880 in a series of illustrations. Lithographed in colours. From original drawings by W.F. Mitchell, esquire. Portsmouth, December 1880.
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