Sappho, 1890
Type: Cruiser, 2nd Class; later Light Cruiser ; Armament 2 x 6 " ; 6 x 4.7 " ; 8 x 6 pdr ; 1 x 3pdr
Launched : 8 May 1890 ; Disposal date or year : 1921
Disposal Details : Sold
Displacement: 3400 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw Complement: 273
Machinery notes: H.P. 7000 = 18.5 kts. (nat.); 9000 = 20 kts. (f.d.). ; Speed ; 18.5 knots ;
Notes:
Built under the Naval Defence Act, 1889.
1890 Building at Messrs Samuda Bros.
26 Jun 1897 Present at the Naval Review at Spithead in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.
1910 Converted to Minelayer
2 April 1912 Recommissioned at Portsmouth
Aug 1914 Particular Service with the First Fleet