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HMS Blanche (1890) CC (8th) |
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This the eighth ship to carry the name HMS Blanche was a
torpedo cruiser. Built at Pembroke Dock, laid down May-1888, launched 06-Sep-1889, and completed 1890. On completion went to the East Indies 1890-91, then the Cape Station 1891-94 with detachments to Witu 1893 and Juba River 1894. Returned to the UK at Devonport 1894-96. To the Mediterranean 1896-97 after which she returned to the UK and refit 1898-1900. Returned to the Cape Station again 1900-03, South Atlantic Station 1903-04. Returned to the UK and laid up at Devonport 1904-05. Sold 11-Jul-1905.
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