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HMS Thames (1888) CC (6th) |
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Thames was a 2nd
Class Protected Cruiser. Built at Pembroke Dockyard, laid down 14-Apr-1884, launched 03-Dec-1885 and completed 1888 On completion, went into reserve at Devonport 1888-1903. Used as a Submarine Depot Ship at Portsmouth 1903-07, Sheerness 1907-14, Harwich 1914, Sheerness again 1914-17, then Portsmouth and Campbeltown 1917-19. Paid of at Chatham 1919. Sold to South Africa 1920, renamed General Botha and used as a training ship at the Cape. Scuttled in Simon's bay 1947.
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