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Collision during manoeuvres

When
22 June 1893
Where
Eastern Mediterranean
Part of
HMS Victoria collides with HMS Camperdown and sinks; Admiral Tryon lost

HMS Victoria collided with HMS Camperdown off Tripoli during fleet exercises. The ram struck Victoria's starboard side, causing severe damage and rapid sinking.

On 22 June 1893, Victoria led a division while Camperdown led another 1,200 yards to starboard. The turning circles were 800 yards, making the spacing risky. Camperdown's ram hit Victoria 12 feet below the waterline, penetrating 9 feet. The bow suffered a large hole, leading to capsize.

Sources

  1. HMS Victoria (1887) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
  2. Sinking of HMS Victoria Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03

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