Dispatch vessel HMS 'Iris', c1880. Artist: Unknown
Title

Dispatch vessel HMS 'Iris', c1880. Artist: Unknown

Caption

Dispatch vessel HMS 'Iris', c1880. Launched in 1877, this was the first steel ship built for the British Admiralty. She was constructed of steel made by the Siemens-Martin process at Landore Siemens Steel Company, Swansea, Wales. HMS 'Iris' was a transitional vessel with both sails and steam engines. From Great Industries of Great Britain. (London, c1880).
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Date

1880

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Photo12/Heritage Images

Reference

HRM19B65_365

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