this is the armoured cruiser HMS Imperieuse. she was launched in 1883 and finally scrapped in 1914. Imperieuse was 315ft. long, had two 5,000hp engines and a 10" armoured belt. her main battery consisted of six 9.2" rifles and her secondary of six 6" rifles. she could make 16.75kts. flank speed. pictures below are first the petty officers, next are the marines, next the officers and finally the crew.
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