HMS Mildura
| Company type | Pearl-class cruiser |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Fate | Sold for dismantling in 1906 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
HMS Mildura Overview
HMS Mildura was a Pearl-class cruiser constructed for the Royal Navy during the late 1880s. Initially launched as HMS Pelorus, the vessel was renamed in April 1890 to honor an Australian locality.[1] Under the provisions of the Imperial Defense Act of 1887, she primarily operated within Australian maritime regions.
Captain Henry Leah commanded the ship from April 1897 until April 1900. Subsequently, Captain Henry C. A. Baynes assumed command upon his arrival in Australia aboard HMS Diana.[2] In September 1900, Captain Charles Kingsmill took over leadership of the cruiser. During 1901, HMS Mildura participated in the naval escort for the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York—later known as King George V and Queen Mary—during their New Zealand visit on the chartered Royal liner HMS Ophir.[1]
In July 1902, alongside HMS Royal Arthur (the flagship) and HMS Pylades, she conducted a visit to Norfolk Island.[3] The following month included a stop at Suva, Fiji,[4] followed by a visit to Tonga in September.[5]
In 1906, HMS Mildura was sold for dismantling to Garnham of London for £7,200.[1][6]
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References
- Bastock, John (1988). Ships on the Australia Station. Frenchs Forest, Australia: Child & Associates. ISBN 0-86777-348-0.
- Brook, Peter (1999). Warships for Export: Armstrong Warships 1867 – 1927. Gravesend, Kent, UK: World Ship Society. ISBN 0-905617-89-4.
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