HMS Mohawk (1886) facts for kids
HMS Mohawk anchored in Sydney Harbour in 1897
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| Name | HMS Mohawk |
| Builder | J. & G. Thompson, Glasgow |
| Laid down | 2 March 1885 |
| Launched | 6 February 1886 |
| Fate | Sold to Garnham for breaking up at Chatham on 4 April 1905 |
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| Class and type | Archer-class torpedo cruiser |
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HMS Mohawk was a fast warship known as a torpedo cruiser. She was part of the Royal Navy, the United Kingdom's navy. This ship was built by J. & G. Thompson in Glasgow, Scotland. She was officially launched into the water on 6 February 1886.
About HMS Mohawk
HMS Mohawk was an Archer-class class ship. Torpedo cruisers were designed to be quick and carry torpedoes. These weapons could sink enemy ships. Mohawk served the British Empire for many years.
Early Service and Adventures
Mohawk's first job was with the Cape Station. This was a naval base in South Africa. She served there between 1890 and 1892.
In 1893, Mohawk moved to the North America and West Indies Station. This area covered the Caribbean Sea. While there, trouble broke out on the island of Dominica. There was civil disorder, meaning people were rioting.
Sailors and Royal Marines from Mohawk were sent ashore. They helped the local police calm things down. Order was eventually brought back to the island.
Global Journeys
In December 1897, Mohawk began serving at the Australia Station. This base was in Australia. Her duties took her far from home.
Later, during the Boxer Rebellion in China, Mohawk played a role. She helped escort the New South Wales Naval Brigade to Peking. After this, she joined the China Station. This was another important naval base.
On 24 April 1901, Mohawk was "paid off." This means she was taken out of active service. She was placed in the Fleet Reserve at Chatham Dockyard in England.
Final Missions
Mohawk was brought back into service on 8 January 1903. Commander Edward G. Wright Davy took command. She was sent to the Mediterranean Station. This base was in the Mediterranean Sea.
In April 1904, Mohawk helped in the Somaliland Campaign. This was a military effort in East Africa. Her crew helped capture forts at a place called Illig.
After her service, Mohawk returned to England in 1905. On 4 April of that year, she was sold. A company named Garnham bought her for £4,850. She was then broken up for scrap at Chatham.
