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Ship: H.M.S. POLYPHEMUS Remarks: Special Torpedo Vessel (the first and last armoured...
Catalogue reference: ADM 136/4
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This record is about the Ship: H.M.S. POLYPHEMUS Remarks: Special Torpedo Vessel (the first and last armoured... dating from 1881-1901 in the series Admiralty: Office of the Controller of the Navy and successors: Ships' Books (Series.... It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1881-1901
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Ship: H.M.S. POLYPHEMUS Remarks: Special Torpedo Vessel (the first and last armoured torpedo ram), launched 15 June 1881.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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ADM 136
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