Rebuilding the Spanish Navy from 1890

With a blank check in 1890, how could Spain rebuild its navy for a possible war in 1897?

Order Centurion-class battleships and Edgar-class cruisers immediately, add a large torpedo-boat force, and use British yards, logistics, and training while expanding Spanish construction where possible.

The proposed 1890 program begins with twelve Centurion-class second-class battleships, ordered as three groups of four. Their 10-inch guns and ocean-going role suit Spain's dispersed possessions, and delivery by about 1894 would leave three years to train the squadrons. Twelve Edgar-class protected cruisers with 9.2-inch guns could also enter service around 1893-94. About sixty British 130-foot torpedo boats would provide the smaller craft, with construction placed in Spain where possible and British orders used to obtain ships quickly. A further 1894 order is reconsidered between Renown and Majestic designs before settling on twelve Majestics, without expecting them to be ready for 1897. British designs also give access to British components, logistics, and training institutions. Spanish officers could learn the equipment in Britain and then help raise training standards at home.