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HMS Ariadne - World Naval Ships Directory

HMS Ariadne

Name : HMS Ariadne
Laid Down :
Launched : 4th June 1859
Completed : 18th November 1859
Type : Frigate
Class :
Builder : Deptford DY
Country : UK
Pennants :
Fate : Renamed Actaeon 6th June 1905. Sold for Scrap 1922.
Later became : HMS Actaeon

he fifth “Ariadne” was a 26-gun screw frigate, launched at Deptford in 1859. She was of 4538 tons, 3350 horsepower, 13 knots speed, and carried a crew of 250 men. Her length, beam, and draught were 280ft, 51ft, and 16ft. In 1860 the “Ariadne,” commanded by Captain Edward Vanisttart, formed one of the escort to H.M.S. “Hero,” which vessel conveyed His Royal highness the Prince of Wales, afterwards His Majesty King Edward the Seventh, on his memorable visit to Canada and the United States of America. At a subsequent date this vessel’s name was changed to “Actaeon,” and she became the Torpedo School Ship at sheerness.

Portsmouth Station 1860 under the command of Captain E. W. Vansittart. Harbour service from 1884.

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Last edited : 18:02, October 12, 2012
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