HMS Aeolus

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Æolus, 1891
Type: Cruiser, second class ; Armament 8
Launched : 11 Nov 1891 ; Disposal date or year : 1914
Displacement: 3600 tons
Propulsion: Twin screw Complement: 252
Machinery notes: 9,000 HP ; Speed ; 19.7 knots ;
Notes:

1890 Preparing to be built at Devonport.

26 Jun 1897 Present at the Naval Review at Spithead in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.

27 Jun 1900 Devonport. Orders received for a naval mobilization to take place on Tuesday, July 10th - see Colossus for details.