Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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Warrior and Leander among Victorian favourites

HMS Warrior and the 1882 Leander-class protected cruisers lead a brief survey of favourite Royal Navy designs from 1860 to 1889.

HMS Warrior (1860)Leander Class Protected Cruisers (1882)Protected CruisersVictorian Royal Navy
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Question

Which ships stand out from 1860 to 1889?

Short answer

HMS Warrior and the 1882 Leander-class protected cruisers are immediate favourites, with the Leanders praised for beauty and balance.

Notes

The period could support a separate video because it contains many attractive ships. HMS Warrior is the immediate inclusion. The 1882 Leander-class protected cruisers also stand out as beautiful, balanced second-class cruisers. The wider criteria of appearance and design balance carry into these Victorian choices.