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'''HMS ''Hermione''''' was an [[Astraea class cruiser|''Astraea''-class]] protected cruiser launched at [[HMNB Devonport|Devonport]] in 1893. She was a 10-gun twin-screw cruiser of 4360 tons, 9000 horse-power, and 19 knots speed. Her length, beam, and draught were 320ft., 49ft., and 19ft. She served in World War I and was sold in 1921. She was renamed HMS ''Warspite'' in 1922, and broken up in 1940.
'''HMS ''Hermione''''' was an {{sclass|Astraea|cruiser|0}} [[Royal Navy]] [[protected cruiser]] launched at [[HMNB Devonport|Devonport]] in 1893. She served in [[World War I]] and was sold in 1921. She was renamed training ship ''Warspite'' in 1922, and broken up in 1940.

''Hermione'' was a 10-gun twin-screw cruiser of 4360 tons, {{convert|9000|hp|lk=in}}, and capable of {{convert|19|kn|lk=in}}. The vessel was {{convert|320|ft|m}} in length, had a [[Beam (nautical)|beam]] of {{convert|49|ft|m}}, and a [[Draft (ship)|draught]] of {{convert|19|ft|m}}.

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In 1896 ''Hermione'', commanded by Captain [[Charles Ramsay Arbuthnot|Charles R. Arbuthnot]], was one six ships which was specially commissioned as part of a new squadron in reply to a [[Kruger telegram|congratulatory telegram]] from the [[William II, German Emperor|German Emperor]] to President [[Paul Kruger]] on the repulse of [[Jameson Raid|Dr. Jameson's Raid]]. The squadron, known as the [[Flying Squadron (1896)|Particular Service Squadron]], was commanded by Rear-Admiral [[Alfred Taylor Dale]] with his flag in {{HMS|Revenge|1892|2}}.

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''Hermione'' was assigned to the [[China Station (Royal Navy)|China Station]] in 1898. In 1900 she played a minor part in the third China war or [[Boxer Rebellion]]. In December 1899 and April 1900, Marines from ''Hermione'' served as an honour guard and pallbearers for the funerals of the Governor of the [[Straits Settlements]], Sir [[Charles Mitchell (colonial administrator)|Charles Mitchell]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/singfreepressb18991207-1.2.14|title=Sudden Death of H. E. the Governor|work=The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser|date=7 December 1899|page=3|quote=Scroll to THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS}}</ref> and the Chief Justice of the [[British Supreme Court for China and Japan|British Supreme Court for China and Corea]], Sir [[Nicholas John Hannen]], who had also served as consul-general in [[Shanghai International Settlement|Shanghai]].<ref>North China Herald, 2 May 1900, p785. Hannen's granddaughter was named [[Hermione Hannen]], presumably because of this event.</ref>

In May 1902 she was posted to the [[Mediterranean Fleet|Mediterranean station]].<ref>{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Naval & Military intelligence |date=6 May 1902 |page=11 |issue=36760}}</ref> Attached to the cruiser division, she visited [[Argostoli]] with other ships of the division in early October 1902.<ref>{{Cite newspaper The Times |title=Naval & Military intelligence |date=11 October 1902 |page=11 |issue=36896}}</ref>


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In 1906 ''Hermione'' went into reserve at Portsmouth, refitted in 1907 and sent to the [[Cape Town|Cape Town Station]]. On 14 February 1909 she ran aground at [[Zanzibar]] but was re-floated sustaining only slight damage. In June 1909 she joined the 3rd Cruiser Squadron at Portsmouth and in July joined the [[Home Fleet]]. On 6 August ''Hermione'' ran aground off [[North Killingholme|Killingholme]] in the [[Humber]] and after 8 hours was re-floated.
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==Service history==
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In 1896 the ''Hermione'', commanded by Captain [[Charles Ramsay Arbuthnot|Charles R. Arbuthnot]], was one of a squadron of six ships which was specially commissioned in reply to a [[Kruger telegram|congratulatory telegram]] from the [[William II, German Emperor|German Emperor]] to President [[Paul Kruger]] on the repulse of [[Jameson Raid|Dr. Jameson's Raid]]. The squadron, known as the Particular Service Squadron, was commanded by Rear-Admiral [[Alfred Taylor Dale]] with his flag in ''[[HMS Revenge (1892)|Revenge]]''.


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In September 1910 she began preparations for use as a tender for the Royal Navy's first [[HMA No. 1|airship]], but when this project was abandoned, she rejoined the Home Fleet in January 1912. In the meantime, she had hosted the first British seaplane experiments, with an [[Avro Type D]] in November 1911.
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''Hermione'' was assigned to the China Station in 1898. In 1900 under the command of Captain R S D Cumming, she played a minor part in the third China war or Boxer Riots. In December 1899 and May 1900, Marines from the ''Hermione'' served an honour guard and pallbearers for the funerals of the Governor of the [[Straits Settlements]], Sir [[Charles Mitchell (governor)|Charles Mitchell]] and the Chief Justice of the [[British Supreme Court for China and Japan|British Supreme Court for China and Corea]], Sir [[Nicholas John Hannen]], who had also served as consul-general in [[Shanghai International Settlement|Shanghai]].<ref>North China Herald, 2 May 1900, p785</ref>


[[File:HMS Hermione.jpg|thumb|HMS Hermione, Royal Navy Astraea-class cruiser]]
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In 1906 ''Hermione'' went into reserve at Portsmouth, refitted in 1907 and sent to the Cape Town Station. On 14 February 1909 she ran aground at Zanzibar but was re-floated sustaining only slight damage. In June 1909 she joined the 3rd Cruiser Squadron at Portsmouth and in July joined the Home Fleet. On 6 August ''Hermione'' ran aground off Killingholme in the Humber and after 8 hours was re-floated.


The major part of its 1913-1914 tour of duty involved Hermione being positioned off the Mexican coastal city of Tampico, to look after British interests and citizens working and living there. In April-May 1914 the Tampico Affair occurred. It led to U.S. forces occupying the port of Veracruz. This, and the encroachment of revolutionary forces on Tampico, resulted in a large number of refugees attempting to flee the city, and H.M.S. ''Hermione'' and her marines were centrally involved in the refugees' evacuation from Tampico. The entire log of H.M.S. ''Hermione'' has been transcribed and is available on the [https://www.naval-history.net/OWShips-WW1-05-HMS_Hermione.htm Royal Navy Log Books of the World War 1 Era] website.
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In September 1910 she began preparations for use as a tender for the Royal Navy's first airship, but when this project was abandoned, she rejoined the Home Fleet in January 1912. In the meantime, she had hosted the first British seaplane experiments, with an [[Avro Type D]] in November 1911.


At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, she became guard ship at Southampton, later becoming HQ Ship for motor launches and coastal motor boats from December 1916 until December 1919. Sold off October 1921 and resold to the Marine Society in 1922 and became training ship ''Warspite'', finally scrapped September 1940.<ref>http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_hermione.htm</ref><ref>Gardiner, p. 77</ref>
At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, she became guard ship at [[Southampton]], later becoming HQ Ship for motor launches and coastal motor boats from December 1916 until December 1919.<ref name=hermione>{{cite web |url=http://www.battleships-cruisers.co.uk/hms_hermione.htm |title=HMS Hermione |website=battleships-cruisers.co.uk |accessdate=8 August 2015}}</ref> Sold off in October 1921, she was then resold to [[The Marine Society]] on 18 December 1922 and renamed ''Warspite'' to replace an earlier [[training ship]], until finally scrapped in September 1940.<ref name=warspite/><ref>Gardiner, p. 77</ref>


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== References ==
== References ==
*{{cite book|title=Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860-1905|editor=Gardiner, Robert |publisher=Conway Maritime Press|location=Greenwich|year=1979|isbn=0-8317-0302-4}}
*{{cite book|title=Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905|editor=Gardiner, Robert|publisher=Conway Maritime Press|location=Greenwich|year=1979|isbn=0-8317-0302-4|url-access=registration|url=https://archive.org/details/conwaysallworlds0000unse_l2e2}}


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Latest revision as of 06:14, 13 March 2023

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Hermione.

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Hermione
Laid downDecember 1891
Launched7 November 1893 at Devonport[1]
RenamedTS Warspite on 18 December 1922[3]
FateBroken up September 1940[2][3]
General characteristics
Class and typeAstraea-class cruiser
Displacement4,360 tons
Length320 ft (98 m) (p/p)
Beam49.5 ft (15.1 m)
Draught21 ft 6 in (6.55 m)
PropulsionTriple expansion engines
Two shafts
7,500 ihp
Speed18 knots (33 km/h; 21 mph) (natural draught)
19.5 knots (36.1 km/h; 22.4 mph) (forced draught)
RangeCarried 1000 tons coal (max)
Complement318
Armament
Armour
  • Conning tower: 3–6 in (76–152 mm)
  • Deck: 2 in (51 mm)
  • Engine hatch: 5 in (130 mm)

HMS Hermione was an Astraea-class Royal Navy protected cruiser launched at Devonport in 1893. She served in World War I and was sold in 1921. She was renamed training ship Warspite in 1922, and broken up in 1940.

Hermione was a 10-gun twin-screw cruiser of 4360 tons, 9,000 horsepower (6,700 kW), and capable of 19 knots (35 km/h; 22 mph). The vessel was 320 feet (98 m) in length, had a beam of 49 feet (15 m), and a draught of 19 feet (5.8 m).

Service history[edit]

In 1896 Hermione, commanded by Captain Charles R. Arbuthnot, was one six ships which was specially commissioned as part of a new squadron in reply to a congratulatory telegram from the German Emperor to President Paul Kruger on the repulse of Dr. Jameson's Raid. The squadron, known as the Particular Service Squadron, was commanded by Rear-Admiral Alfred Taylor Dale with his flag in Revenge.

Hermione was assigned to the China Station in 1898. In 1900 she played a minor part in the third China war or Boxer Rebellion. In December 1899 and April 1900, Marines from Hermione served as an honour guard and pallbearers for the funerals of the Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Charles Mitchell[4] and the Chief Justice of the British Supreme Court for China and Corea, Sir Nicholas John Hannen, who had also served as consul-general in Shanghai.[5]

In May 1902 she was posted to the Mediterranean station.[6] Attached to the cruiser division, she visited Argostoli with other ships of the division in early October 1902.[7]

In 1906 Hermione went into reserve at Portsmouth, refitted in 1907 and sent to the Cape Town Station. On 14 February 1909 she ran aground at Zanzibar but was re-floated sustaining only slight damage. In June 1909 she joined the 3rd Cruiser Squadron at Portsmouth and in July joined the Home Fleet. On 6 August Hermione ran aground off Killingholme in the Humber and after 8 hours was re-floated.

In September 1910 she began preparations for use as a tender for the Royal Navy's first airship, but when this project was abandoned, she rejoined the Home Fleet in January 1912. In the meantime, she had hosted the first British seaplane experiments, with an Avro Type D in November 1911.

HMS Hermione, Royal Navy Astraea-class cruiser

The major part of its 1913-1914 tour of duty involved Hermione being positioned off the Mexican coastal city of Tampico, to look after British interests and citizens working and living there. In April-May 1914 the Tampico Affair occurred. It led to U.S. forces occupying the port of Veracruz. This, and the encroachment of revolutionary forces on Tampico, resulted in a large number of refugees attempting to flee the city, and H.M.S. Hermione and her marines were centrally involved in the refugees' evacuation from Tampico. The entire log of H.M.S. Hermione has been transcribed and is available on the Royal Navy Log Books of the World War 1 Era website.

At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, she became guard ship at Southampton, later becoming HQ Ship for motor launches and coastal motor boats from December 1916 until December 1919.[2] Sold off in October 1921, she was then resold to The Marine Society on 18 December 1922 and renamed Warspite to replace an earlier training ship, until finally scrapped in September 1940.[3][8]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ The Times (London), Wednesday, 8 November 1893, p.6
  2. ^ a b "HMS Hermione". battleships-cruisers.co.uk. Retrieved 8 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "TS Warspite". battleships-cruisers.co.uk. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Sudden Death of H. E. the Governor". The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser. 7 December 1899. p. 3. Scroll to THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS
  5. ^ North China Herald, 2 May 1900, p785. Hannen's granddaughter was named Hermione Hannen, presumably because of this event.
  6. ^ "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times. No. 36760. London. 6 May 1902. p. 11.
  7. ^ "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times. No. 36896. London. 11 October 1902. p. 11.
  8. ^ Gardiner, p. 77

References[edit]

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