Vanguard, 1870
Type: Central battery ironclad ; Armament 14
Launched : 3rd Jan 1870 ; Disposal date or year : 1 Sep 1875
Disposal Details : Sank after colliding with Iron Duke off the Kish Bank, Wicklow, Ireland. No life lost ; Capt. Rich. Dawkins. It should perhaps be noted that the Iron Duke had a ram bow, a feature which was probably more dangerous in a collision than in action (WLC).
BM: 3774 tons ; Displacement: 6010 tons
Propulsion: Double Screw Complement: 450
Machinery notes: 800 hp ; Speed ; 13.6 knots ;
Notes:

1870 Devonport.

15 Apr 1871 inspected by the Admiral Superintendent at Devonport.

17 Apr 1871 commissioned at Devonport.

27 Apr 1871 went to sea with the Iron Duke on a 2 month experimental cruise to test the merits of the 2 ships.