HMS Sheldrake

The Ship


Sold for Scrap 9 July 1907


HMS Sheldrake was built by Chatham Dockyard and launched on 30/3/1889. She was sold for breaking up on 9/7/1907.

Sheldrake, † 1889
Type: Torpedo Gun Boat ; late Gun Boat, 1st Class ; Armament 2 x 4.7 " ; 4 x 3 pdr ; TT
Completed ‡ : 30 Mar 1889 ; Disposal date or year § : 1907
Disposal Details : Sold for scrap
BM: tons ; Displacement: 735 tons
Propulsion: Twin screw Complement: 91
Machinery notes: 4,200 ND ; 6,000 FD ; Speed ; 19 knots ;

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