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HMS Devastation (1871)

Quick Facts

Ship Name
HMS Devastation
Launch Year
1871
Type
Ironclad
Class
Devastation-class turret ship
Launched
1871
Commissioned
1871
Armament
Varied
Propulsion
Steam
Role
Ironclad
Notable for
Royal Navy service
Fate
Varied
Status
Decommissioned

HMS Devastation (1871) was a Royal Navy Devastation-class turret ship.

Service History

HMS Devastation served in major Royal Navy operations.

Historical Significance

HMS Devastation represents its era of naval warfare.