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Part of Topaze-class 3rd class protected cruisers preceded by Pelorus-class succeeded by Town-class. Sometimes called Gem-class. Designed by Director of Naval Construction (DNC) 1902-1912 Sir Philip Watts (30 May 1946 Deptford, Kent, England-15 March 1926 Chelsea, London, England)
Laid down by Armstrong Whitworth, Elswick, England on 7 January 1903, launched on 5 November 1903, commissioned on 17 March 1905 and sold to be broken up on 1 October 1920.
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