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HMS Intrepid (1892) CC (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Intrepid was a 2nd
Class, protected cruiser. Built by London & Glasgow Co, of Govan, laid down 1890, launched 20-Jun-1891, and completed 1892. On completion went into reserve at Portsmouth 1892-96, then to the America & West Indies Station 1896-99. Returned to Portsmouth 1899-190, then to the Mediterranean 1902-04. Returned to the UK and used for harbour service at Portsmouth 1904-09. Converted to a minelayer at Chatham 1909-10. Into reserve 1911, then joined the 2nd Fleet Minelaying Squadron 1912-14, then the Dover Minelaying Squadron 1914-15. Served at North Russia 1915-16 and the White Sea 1917. Prepared as a blockship 1918 and expended at Zeebrugge 23-Apr-1918. Won the Battle Honour: Zeebrugge 1918.
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