HMS Wizard (1895)
HMS Wizard was a Conflict-class destroyer built by the White shipyard for the Royal Navy, and launched on 26 February 1895. In 1910, she was reconstructed with only two funnels. She is believed to be the only destroyer fitted with in turning screws. She was sold in 1920.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Wizard |
| Builder | J. Samuel White, East Cowes, Isle of Wight |
| Launched | 26 February 1895 |
| Fate | Sold, 1920 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Conflict-class destroyer |
| Displacement | 320 long tons (325 t) |
| Length | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Propulsion | White-Forster boilers, 4,500 hp (3,356 kW) |
| Speed | 27 knots (50 km/h; 31 mph) |
| Complement | 53 officers and men |
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