HMS Prometheus (1898)

Prometheus at Port Melbourne circa. 1913
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Prometheus
NamesakePrometheus
BuilderEarle's Shipbuilding, Hull
Laid down1897
Launched20 October 1898
ChristenedLady Maclure
FateSold for scrap, 28 May 1914
General characteristics
Class and typePelorus-class cruiser
Displacement2,135 long tons (2,169 t)
Length
  • 313 ft 6 in (95.55 m) o/a
  • 300 ft (91 m) p/p
Beam36 ft 6 in (11.13 m)
Draught16 ft (4.9 m)
PropulsionTriple expansion engine, 2 shafts, 5,000 ihp (3,728 kW)
Speed20 knots (37 km/h; 23 mph)
Complement224
Armament
Armour
  • Deck: 1+12–2 in (38–51 mm) deck
  • Gunshields: 14 in (6.4 mm)
  • Conning tower: 3 in (76 mm)

HMS Prometheus was a Pelorus-class protected cruiser of the Royal Navy. Ten sister third class protected cruisers were built — designed by Sir William White. While well-armed for their size, they were primarily workhorses for the overseas fleet considered to be on police duties (not serving with the main battle fleet). She was sold for scrap in 1914.