HMS Blenheim (1890)

HMS Blenheim
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Blenheim
BuilderThames Ironworks & Shipbuilding Company, Leamouth, London
Laid downOctober 1888
Launched5 July 1890
Commissioned1891
Decommissioned1926
ReclassifiedDepot ship 1907
FateSold for breaking up 13 July 1926
General characteristics
Class and typeBlake-class protected cruiser
Displacement9,150 tons
Length375 ft (114 m)
Beam65 ft (20 m)
Propulsion
Speed22 knots (41 km/h)
Armament

HMS Blenheim was a Blake-class first class protected cruiser that served in the Royal Navy from 1890 to 1926. She was built by Thames Ironworks & Shipbuilding Company at Leamouth, London. The ship was named after the Battle of Blenheim.

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