Archer Class Torpedo Cruiser (1885)
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The eight Archer Class torpedo cruisers, were completed for the Royal Navy between 1888 and 1891.
Overview of 8 vessels | |||||
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Name | Builder | Laid Down | Launched | Completed | Fate |
Archer | J. & G. Thomson, Glasgow | 2 Mar, 1885 | 23 Dec, 1885 | Sold 1905 | |
Brisk | J. & G. Thomson, Glasgow | 2 Mar, 1885 | 8 Apr, 1886 | Sold 1906 | |
Cossack | J. & G. Thomson, Glasgow | 2 Mar, 1885 | 3 Jun, 1886 | Sold 1905 | |
Mohawk | J. & G. Thomson, Glasgow | 2 Mar, 1885 | 6 Feb, 1886 | Sold 1905 | |
Porpoise | J. & G. Thomson, Glasgow | 2 Mar, 1885 | 7 May, 1886 | Sold 1905 | |
Racoon | Devonport Royal Dockyard | 1 Feb, 1886 | 6 May, 1887 | Sold 1905 | |
Serpent | Devonport Royal Dockyard | 9 Nov, 1885 | 10 Mar, 1887 | Wrecked 10 Nov, 1890 | |
Tartar | J. & G. Thomson, Glasgow | 2 Mar, 1885 | 28 Oct, 1886 | Sold 1906 |
Guns
- six 6-in guns
- six 3-pdrs
- two machine guns
Torpedoes
- one 14-in above-water tube (bow)
- two twin 14-in torpedo tubes
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