HMS Gannet, Composite ship at Chatham Historic Dockyard, United Kingdom
HMS Gannet measures 57.91 meters in length and features a design that combines sturdy teak planking with an iron frame construction method.
The Royal Navy commissioned this Doterel-class screw sloop in 1879, conducting missions across the Pacific, Mediterranean, and Red Sea until its decommission in 1895.
The vessel performed anti-slavery operations along African coasts, contributing to the Royal Navy's efforts to eliminate maritime slave trade in the 19th century.
Visitors can explore the restored vessel at Chatham Historic Dockyard, where it stands as part of the National Historic Fleet collection.
The ship fired 200 main armament shells during the 1888 engagement at Suakin port, supporting Anglo-Egyptian forces against opposition forces.
Location: Medway
Length: 57.91 m
Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk/explore/three-historic-warships/hms-gannet/
Part of: Chatham Historic Dockyard
Website: https://thedockyard.co.uk/explore/three-historic-warships/hms-gannet
GPS coordinates: 51.39602,0.52702
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:24
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