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HMS Sandfly in 1888
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History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Sandfly |
Namesake | Sandfly |
Builder | HMNB Devonport, Devonport |
Launched | 20 or 30 September, 1887 |
Stricken | 1905 |
Fate | Sold, 1905 |
HMS Sandfly was a Grasshopper-class torpedo gunboat of the Royal Navy.[1][2] She was built in Devonport, being laid down of 19 April, 1886, launched on 20 or 30 September 1887, and was completed in July 1888.[1][2][3] She was sold in 1905.[1]
Design and description
[edit]HMS Sandfly
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "HMS Sandfly - Battleships-Cruisers.co.uk". www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ a b Warship. Conway Maritime Press. 1983. ISBN 978-0-87021-982-5. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "HMS Sandfly, launched 30 September 1887, (J. B. Huddy, Chief Constructor), watercolour by 'Miss Huddy', framed. Together with two signed etchings by Peter Grahame: Lynmouth Lighthouse and Stirling Bridge (3)". hansonslive.hansonsauctioneers.co.uk. Retrieved 29 October 2024.