HMS Dido from the right
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HMS Dido was the only Eclipse class cruiser not to see active service during the First World War. She had been converted to act as a depot ship before the war, and
served as a depot ship for the destroyer flotillas at Harwich through the war. From 1914 to 1915 she supported the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla, from 1915 to 1917 the 9th Flotilla and from then until the end of the war the 10th Flotilla.
Displacement (loaded) |
5,600t |
Top Speed |
19.5kts |
Armour – deck |
3in-1.5in |
- gunshields |
3in |
- engine hatch |
6in |
- conning tower |
6in |
Length |
373ft |
Armaments as built |
Five 6in quick firing guns |
Armament after 1905 |
Eleven 6in guns |
Crew complement |
450 |
Launched |
20 March 1896 |
Completed |
15 June 1898 |
Sold for break up |
1926 |