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1899 Prize Firing
- When
- 26 May 1899
- Where
- Mediterranean Fleet prize firing
HMS Scylla achieved exceptional gunnery results during the 1899 prize firing, hitting 45% of 6-inch targets and 80% of 4.7-inch targets.
The event occurred on 26 May 1899. The ship's performance was a significant improvement over previous years, demonstrating the effectiveness of Scott's training methods, particularly the 'dotter' tool for aiming on rolling seas.
Sources
- Percy Scott Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-07
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