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HMS Albatross. Photos and history of the
British Royal Navy destroyer HMS Albatross, built by Thornycroft and
launched in 1898. HMS Albatross was scrapped in 1920. |
| HMS Albatross (Cost £68,311 ) |
19th July 1898 |
Laid Down 27th November 1896, Launched 19th
July 1898, Competed July 1900 and Broken up in 1920. |
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HMS
Albatross - Name History |
| The seventh “Albatross” is a twin-screw
torpedo-boat destroyer, launched at Chiswick in 1898. She is of 430 tons, 7500 horsepower, and 32 knots speed.
Her length, beam, and draught were 228ft, 21ft, and 9ft. |
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HMS Albatross.
A
reproduction of this original photo / photo-postcard size 10" x
7" approx available. Order photograph here © Walker
Archive. Order Code PHD538 |
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HMS Albatross, 1908.
A
large image size 10" x 7" approx, is available. Reproduced
from the original negative / photo under license from MPL, the copyright
holder. A signed numbered certificate is supplied. Price
£25. Order photograph here Order Code
XMP1510
Original
republished © MPL Photograph (Postcard Size). Price £5 Click here
to order. Order Code MP1510 |
HMS Albatross.
Contributed by Trevor
Piper. © Vosper Thornycroft. Click here for details of new book on
the history of Vosper Thornycroft and their ships |
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