HMS 'Northampton'. Sheerness. Children's party, 1878 - 1905
Scope and Contents
277 x 230 mm. HMS Northampton was a Nelson Class armoured cruiser, launched 1876, completed 1878, and sold 1905. She was the Flagship N.A. and W.I. Station until 1886 when she went in for a refit. After refit placed on reserve, but commissioned regularly to take part in manoeuvres until 1894, when she became a boy's training ship.
Dates
- Creation: 1878 - 1905
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair condition, fading at upper edge.
General
SG.
Date information
DateText: The date is approximate..
Finding aid date
2003-05-07 14:28:34+00:00
Subject
- HMS Northampton (Organization)
Repository Details
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