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+ | On 12 December, 1895, the majority of her crew turned over to the new battleship [[H.M.S. Magnificent (1894)|''Magnificent'']] at Chatham.<ref>"Naval & Military Intelligence" (Official Appointments and Notices). ''The Times''. Friday, 13 December, 1895. Issue '''34759''', col B, pg. 7.</ref> | ||
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+ | As of 1901, while serving as a Port Guard ship,. she was slated to receive a [[Wireless Telegraphy Apparatus Mark II|"1 to 52" W/T set]].<ref>''Annual Report of the Torpedo School, 1901''. p. 111.</ref> In his memoirs, Captain [[Henry Louis Fleet|Henry L. Fleet]] relates: | ||
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+ | <blockquote>On the conclusion of this trip [to the Channel Islands in January, 1902] we went to Portsmouth to have the wireless installed. It was estimated that it would take several weeks, and the Admiral became unhappy at the idea of being deprived of his flagship.<ref>Fleet. p. 300.</ref></blockquote> | ||
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*Captain [[John Donald Kelly]], . | *Captain [[John Donald Kelly]], . | ||
*Captain [[Herbert Augustus Warren]], . | *Captain [[Herbert Augustus Warren]], . | ||
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==Footnotes== | ==Footnotes== |
Revision as of 17:50, 23 May 2012
Career
On 12 December, 1895, the majority of her crew turned over to the new battleship Magnificent at Chatham.[1]
Radio
As of 1901, while serving as a Port Guard ship,. she was slated to receive a "1 to 52" W/T set.[2] In his memoirs, Captain Henry L. Fleet relates:
On the conclusion of this trip [to the Channel Islands in January, 1902] we went to Portsmouth to have the wireless installed. It was estimated that it would take several weeks, and the Admiral became unhappy at the idea of being deprived of his flagship.[3]
Captains
Dates of appointment given:
- Captain Edmond Hyde Parker, .
- Captain John Donald Kelly, .
- Captain Herbert Augustus Warren, .
Footnotes
Bibliography
- Parkes, O.B.E., Ass.I.N.A., Dr. Oscar (1990). British Battleships 1860–1950. London: Pen & Sword Ltd. ISBN 0850526043. (on Bookfinder.com).