British armoured cruiser HMS Imperieuse 1883-1905 (Saphire II 1905-1909, Imperieuse 1909-1913)

Royal Museums Greenwich

Part of Imperieuse-class armoured cruisers preceded by Nelson-class succeeded by Orlando-class. Laid down by Portsmouth Royal Dockyard on 10 August 1881, launched on 18 December 1883, completed in September 1886, renamed as depot ship for destroyers Sapphire II in February 1905, renamed Imperieuse in June 1909 and sold to be broken up on 24 September 1913.