HMY Victoria and Albert (1855)

HMY Victoria and Albert, a 360-foot (110 m) steamer launched on 16 January 1855, was a royal yacht of the sovereign of the United Kingdom until 1900, owned and operated by the Royal Navy. She displaced 2,390 tons, and could make 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph) on her paddles. There were 240 crew.

For other ships with the same name, see HMY Victoria and Albert.

A painting of HMY Victoria and Albert by William Frederick Mitchell
History
United Kingdom
NameVictoria and Albert
NamesakeQueen Victoria and Albert, Prince Consort
Launched16 January 1855
FateScrapped, c.1904
General characteristics
TypeRoyal yacht
Displacement2,390 long tons (2,430 t) when deep
Length360 ft (110 m)
Beam40 ft (12 m)
Installed power2,400 ihp (1,800 kW)
Propulsion
  • Steam engine
  • Twin paddles
Speed15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph)
Complement240
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