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HMS Forte (1915) (6th)
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This the sixth ship to carry the name HMS Forte was originally
a 2nd Class, Protected Cruiser,
HMS Furious. Built at Devonport Dockyard, laid down 10-Jun-1895, launched 03-Dec-1896, and completed 01-Jul-1898. On completion joined the Channel Squadron 1898-1902. Refitted at Chatham 1903 which included re-arming with uniform 6in main guns. To the Mediterranean 1903-05. Returned to the UK as seagoing tender to HMS Vernon, Torpedo School at Portsmouth 1905-12. Used for wireless experiments in the Mediterranean 1911. Used for harbour service at Portsmouth 1912 then laid up at Motherbank 1913-15. Renamed HMS Forte Jun-1915 and attached to HMS Vernon as a hulk. Sold May-1923.
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26 March, 2013.
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