HMS Centaur

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HMS Centaur was the name of several ships in the history of the Royal Navy. These were named after the Centaur , a creature from Greek mythology.

HMS Centaur (1797) - a ship of the line with 74 cannons, demolished in 1819
HMS Centaur (1807) - the Norge captured in the Battle of Copenhagen

HMS Centaur (1845) - a steam powered paddle wheel frigate

HMS Centaur (1916) - a light cruiser , lead ship of the Centaur group of the C class

HMS Centaur (R06) - an aircraft carrier , type ship of the Centaur- class