Charybdis, 1893
Type: Light Cruiser ; formerly Second Class Cruiser ; Armament 2 x 6" ; 8 x 4.7" ; 8 x 6 pdr ; 1 x 3 pdr
Launched : 15 Jun 1893 ; Disposal date or year : 1922
Displacement: 4360 tons
Complement: 318
Machinery notes: 9,000 FD ; Speed ; 19.5 knots ;
Notes:
26 Jun 1897 Present at the Naval Review at Spithead in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.
4 Mar 1900 Has been ordered home to Devonport, where her officers and crew will be turned over to the Charybdis, which will replace the Comus on the North America and West Indies station.
1914 Devonport. 1914 Tender to Diana - Twelth Cruiser Squadron