HMS Wizard (1895)

HMS Wizard (1895)

HMS "Wizard" was a British Conflict class destroyer built by the White shipyard, and launched in 1895. In 1910, she was reconstructed with only two funnels. She is believed to be the only destroyer fitted with in turning screws. She was sold in 1920.

References

*The British Destroyer by Captain T.D. Manning. Published by Godfrey Cave Associates. ISBN 0 906223 12 x.


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