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Which armoured cruiser survives as a museum ship?

Georgios Averof is identified as the surviving Greek member of the Pisa design family, while USS Olympia is correctly separated as a protected cruiser.

Question

Are any armoured cruisers preserved today?

Short answer

Yes; Greece's Georgios Averof survives as a floating museum and ceremonially active ship, while USS Olympia is a protected cruiser rather than an armoured cruiser.

Notes

Georgios Averof is the clearest preserved armoured cruiser discussed here. The Greek ship belongs to the wider Pisa design family and survives as a floating museum. USS Olympia is also preserved, but it is a protected cruiser rather than an armoured cruiser. Averof remains crewed and carries active-service ceremonial status, giving the preservation story unusual continuity.