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HMS Apollo (1892) CC (6th)
This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Apollo was the name ship of a class of 21, 2nd Class Protected Cruisers. Built at Chatham Dockyard, laid down Apr-1889, launched 10-Feb-1891, and completed 1892. On completion remained in reserve at Chatham 1892-1901. Used as an RNR Drill Ship at Southampton 1901-04. Laid up at Portsmouth 1905-08. Converted to a minelayer 1908-09. Served with a nucleus crew at Nore 1909-10, then Devonport 1910-11. Served with a full crew with the 2nd Fleet 1912-14, then Dover minelaying squadron 1914-15, Sheerness 1915, Nore 1915-17. Used as a depot ship at Devonport 1917-20. Sold and arrived at Plymouth for breaking up Aug-1920.	Other HMS Apollo - 1st HMS Apollo - 2nd HMS Apollo - 3rd HMS Apollo - 4th HMS Apollo - 5th HMS Apollo - 6th HMS Apollo - 7th HMS Apollo - 8th HMS Apollo - 9th HMS Apollo - Apollo Class (1891) CC - Specifications - Ships - Plans/Schematics - Pictures - Full Battle Honours Outside Links - Official Website - Associated Sites - Related Sites

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HMS Apollo (1892) CC (6th)