Devastation, 1871
Type: Battle Ship, 1st Class, Armoured ; late Turret ship, Armour plated ; Armament 4 x 12 "
Launched : 12 Jul 1871 ; Disposal date or year : May 1908
BM: 4406 tons ; Displacement: 9387 tons
Propulsion: Double Screw Complement: 420
Machinery notes: 6650 hpi 800 hp ; Speed ; 13.8 knots ;
Notes:

1870 Portsmouth, building.

1879 at Portsmouth

Apr 1886 at Queensferry

19 Jun 1886 The Channel Squadron consisting of HM Ships Hercules, Northampton, Devastation, Penelope, Hotspur, Ajax, Shannon and Belleisle, from Portland to Bantry Bay passed the Lizard at 10 am today.

1890 Ship of First Reserve.

1890 Coast Guard service, Queensferry, North Britain (Scotland).

1890 Tenders: "Firm" ; "Watchful" ; Coast Guard Cruisers: "Active" ; "Eagle."

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