HMS Europa (1897)

HMS Europa was a ship of the Diadem-class protected cruisers in the Royal Navy. She was built by J&G Thompson of Clydebank and launched on 20 March 1897.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Europa.

HMS Europa
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Europa
BuilderJ&G Thompson, Clydebank
Laid down10 January 1896
Launched20 March 1897
FateSold 15 September 1920
General characteristics
Class and typeDiadem-class protected cruiser
Displacement11,000 tons
Length435 ft (133 m) (462 ft 6 in (140.97 m) o/a)
Beam69 ft (21 m)
Draught25 ft 6 in (7.77 m)
Propulsion
  • 2 shaft triple expansion engines
  • 16.500 - 18,000 hp
Speed20–20.5 kn (37.0–38.0 km/h; 23.0–23.6 mph)
Complement760
Armament
  • 16 × single QF 6-inch (152 mm) guns
  • 14 × single QF 12-pounder (76 mm) guns
  • 3 × single QF 3-pounder (47 mm) guns
  • 2 × 18-inch (450 mm) torpedo tubes
Armour

In 1899, Europa was equipped with wireless, and took part in the Summer Manoeuvres of that year. She sent a wireless message 95 miles to HMS Alexandra, relayed by HMS Juno, reporting making contact with convoy she was to escort. This was longest ship to ship transmission to date.

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