HMS Howe

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Howe, 1885
Type: Battle Ship, 1st Class, Armoured. ; Armament 4 x 13.5" ; 6 x 6" ;
Launched : 28 Apr 1885 ; Disposal date or year : 10 Nov 1910
Displacement: 10300 tons
Propulsion: Twin screw Complement: 510
Machinery notes: 11500 hpi ; Speed ; 16.7 knots ;
Notes:

1890 Portsmouth. Officers borne in "Asia"

Oct 1891, Portsmouth, Channel Squadron.

9 Oct 1891, Portsmouth, a small explosion took place in the starboard bunkers, having completed coaling the previous evening. Since it was raining whilst the coal was being loaded it probably arrived on board in a damp condition. 2 men, Truscott and Manning, were burnt, and have been admitted to Haslar Hospital. She is expected to sail shortly on a cruise and is not thought to have suffered any damage.

Nov 1892 is understood to have gone aground.

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