ENCOUNTER H.M.A.S.

"H.M.A.S. Encounter", a Challenger class twin screw second class protected cruiser. Laid downon 28th January 1901 and launched on 18th June 1902. In later years was given light cruiser status. She arrived in Australian waters in early 1906 to serve on

ENCOUNTER H.M.A.S.

Ship Details

Rig

Light Cruiser

Built

1905

Built In

Devonport

Tonnage

5,880

Dimensions

372 x 56 x 20.8

Demise

1912: Loaned to RAN. 1919: Transferred to RAN. 1929: Paid off and stripped at Cockatoo Dock. 1932 Sept.14: Sunk by naval gunfire off Sydney Harbour.

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