HMS Melampus (1890)

HMS Melampus was an Apollo-class protected cruiser of the Royal Navy which served from 1890 to 1910.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Melampus
NamesakeMelampus
BuilderVickers, Barrow-in-Furness
Laid down1889
Launched2 August 1890
FateSold on 1 January 1910
General characteristics
Class and typeApollo-class protected cruiser
Beam43 ft 8 in (13.31 m)
Draught17 ft 6 in (5.33 m)
Speed19.7 knots (36.5 km/h; 22.7 mph)
Complement273 to 275
Armament
  • two 6-inch guns
  • six 4.7-inch guns
  • eight 6-pounder guns
  • one 3-pounder all quick-firers
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