Centaur, 1891
Type: Submarine Depot Ship, late Cruiser ; late Cruiser, First Class ; Armament Nil following conversion to a Depot ship ; originally 1 x 9.2 ; 12 x 6" ; 12 x 6 pdr ; 5 x 3 pdr
Launched : 1891 ; Disposal date or year : 1921
Displacement: 7700 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw Complement: 301
Machinery notes: H.P. 12,000 = 19.5 kts. (present maximum H.P. 7000 for about 15-16 kts.). Coal : normal, 850 tons; maximum, 1120 tons.
Notes:

1890 Building at Portsmouth. Officers borne in Asia.

1890 Centaur renamed Royal Arthur prior to launch