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HMS Thetis (1892) CC  (10th)

    
This the tenth ship to carry the name HMS Thetis was a 2nd class protected cruiser.

Built by Thomson of Clydebank, laid down 1889, launched 12-Dec-1890 and completed 1892.

On completion served at Chatham 1892-98, then went to the Mediterranean 1898-1901 with a detachment to the Cape Station 1899-1901. Returned to Chatham 1902. Then to the China Station 1902-05.

Returned to the UK and went into reserve 1906.

Converted to a minelayer 1906-07, after which she continued in reserve 1907-11. Joined the 2nd Fleet minelaying Squadron 1912-14, Dover 1914-15.

Used as a depot ships 1916-17.

Prepared as a blockship 1918 and expended at Zeebrugge 23-Apr-1918.

Won the Battle Honour: Zeebrugge 1918.

 

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