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HSwMS Thor (1898)

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Thor at Karlskrona
History
Sweden
NameThor
NamesakeThor, the Norse god of thunder
BuilderBergsunds Yard, Stockholm
Laid down26 October 1896
Launched7 March 1898
In service7 August 1899
Out of service1937
FateStricken 1937, broken up 1942
General characteristics
Class and typeOden-class coastal defence ship
Displacement3,300 tons
Length84.8 m (278.22 ft)
Beam14.8 m (48.56 ft)
Speed16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph)
Armament
Armour

HSwMS Thor was an Oden-class coastal defence ship of the Royal Swedish Navy.

Thor had her keel laid down on 26 October 1896 at Bergsunds Yard in Stockholm. She was launched on 7 March 1898, and completed on 7 August 1899. Thor displaced 3,300 tons, had a LPP of 84.4 metres (277 ft), a length of 84.8 metres (278 ft) and a beam of 14.6 metres (48 ft). Her two triple-expansion steam engines could propel her at 16.5 knots (30.6 km/h; 19.0 mph). She was used during the occupation of Åland. She was struck from service in 1937.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Thor (6100711)". Miramar Ship Index. Retrieved 28 June 2012.

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