List of ship commissionings in 1896

The list of ship commissionings in 1896 is a chronological list of ships commissioned in 1896. In cases where no official commissioning ceremony was held, the date of service entry may be used instead.

Date Operator Ship Flag Class and type Pennant Other notes
11 January  French Navy Brennus Pre-dreadnought battleship –
14 January  Royal Navy HMS Revenge Royal Sovereign-class battleship –
14 January  Royal Navy HMS Royal Oak Royal Sovereign-class battleship –
10 June  United States Navy USS Massachusetts Indiana-class battleship BB-2
15 July  United States Navy USS Oregon Indiana-class battleship BB-3
15 October  Imperial German Navy SMS Ägir Odin-class coastal defense ship –
4 November  Royal Navy HMS Victorious Majestic-class battleship –
26 November  Royal Navy HMS Prince George Majestic-class battleship – [1][2]

References

  1. ^ Burt, R. A. (2013) [1988]. British Battleships 1889–1904. Barnsley: Seaforth Publishing. p. 147. ISBN 978-1-84832-173-1.
  2. ^ Burt 2013, p. 163.
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