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HMS Birkenhead (1845) (1st)
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This the first ship to carry the name HMS Birkenhead was an
Iron Paddle frigate. Built by Laird, launched 30-Dec-1845, 210ft long, 37ft 6in wide and of 1,400 tons builders measurement. Used as a troopship from 1848. Wrecked 26-Feb-1852 at Algoa bay, South Africa.
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02 July, 2012.
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