H.M.S. Northampton (1876)
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| H.M.S. Northampton (1876) | |
|---|---|
| Builder: | Napier[1] |
| Laid down: | 26 Oct, 1874[2] |
| Launched: | 18 Nov, 1876[3] |
| Completed: | 7 Dec, 1878[4] |
| Sold: | Apr, 1905[5] |
H.M.S. Northampton was one of two Nelson Class armoured cruisers completed for the Royal Navy.
Service
In May, 1904, Captain Horsley grounded her and was reprimanded.[6]
Captains
- Captain Noel S. F. Digby, 6 November, 1882[7] – 21 April, 1886[8]
- Commander Henry L. Fleet, 18 July, 1889[9] – 30 June, 1891[10]
- Captain Harry S. F. Niblett, 14 June, 1894[11] – 21 July, 1897[12]
- Captain Arthur J. Horsley, 16 October, 1902[13]
See Also
Footnotes
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 64.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 64.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 64.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 64.
- ↑ Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. p. 64.
- ↑ Horsley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/87. f. 44.
- ↑ Digby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 1039.
- ↑ Digby Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/14. f. 1039.
- ↑ Fleet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 101.
- ↑ Fleet Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 101.
- ↑ Niblett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 955.
- ↑ Niblett Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/39. f. 955.
- ↑ Horsley Service Record. The National Archives. ADM 196/38. f. 69/649.
Bibliography
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