HMS Gorgon (1871)
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HMS Gorgon was the first ship commissioned of the four breastwork monitor
s built for the Royal Navy
during the 1870s.
Breastwork monitor
A breastwork monitor was one of a number of ships designed by Sir Edward Reed, the Chief Constructor of the Royal Navy between 1863 and 1870....
s built for the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
during the 1870s.