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HMS MONARCH. Captain Henry Fairfax CB. Tonnage, 8320; Armour, 8 to 10 inches; Men, 515; Guns, four 25 ton, two 6 1/2 ton
HMS MONARCH. Captain Henry Fairfax CB. Tonnage, 8320; Armour, 8 to 10 inches; Men, 515; Guns, four 25 ton, two 6 1/2 ton

HMS MONARCH. Captain Henry Fairfax CB. Tonnage, 8320; Armour, 8 to 10 inches; Men, 515; Guns, four 25 ton, two 6 1/2 ton

Date1882
Object number00008408
NameEngraving
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 280 x 369 mm
ClassificationsArt
Credit LineANMM Collection
Terms
    HistoryCompleted in 1869 HMS MONARCH was posted to the Mediterranean in 1876. In 1882 under the command of Captain H. Fairfax HMS MONARCH took part in the Anglo-Egyptian War bombarding the port of Alexandria.
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