HMS Terrible (1845)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Terrible.
HMS Terrible was when designed the largest steam-powered wooden paddle wheel frigate built for the Royal Navy.
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1845 engraving of HMS Terrible | |
History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Terrible |
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Builder |
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Laid down | November 1843 |
Launched | 6 February 1845 |
Completed | 25 March 1846 |
Renamed |
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Fate | Sold for breaking up on 7 July 1879 |
General characteristics | |
Type | First class steam paddle frigate |
Displacement | 3,189 tons |
Tons burthen | 1,847 7⁄94 bm |
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Beam | 42 ft 6 in (12.95 m) |
Draught | 27 ft (8.2 m) |
Propulsion |
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Speed | 10.9kts under engines |
Complement | 200 |
Armament |
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