Phoenix class sloop

Phoenix class sloop

The "Phoenix" class was a two-ship class of 6-gun screw steel sloops cite web|url=http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/cruisers.htm|title=Naval cruisers at battleships-cruisers.co.uk|accessdate=2008-08-30] built for the Royal Navy in 1895.

Design

"Phoenix" and "Algerine" were constructed of steel and powered by both barquentine-rigged sails and a twin-screw steam engine developing 1,400 horsepower.

Operational Lives

vessel in 1919.

Ships

References


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