The Minotaur class was a three-ship class of armoured cruisers built in the first decade of the twentieth century for the Royal Navy. These were the last class of armoured cruisers built for the Royal
Minotaur at anchor, shortly after she was completed
Right elevation and deck plan as depicted in Brassey's Naval Annual 1912. The shaded areas represent her armour.
Shannon's 7.5-inch guns and turrets under construction. Note the 12-pounder guns and their mounts on the turret roofs.
Stern view of Shannon, November 1915
HMS Minotaur (1906)
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HMS Minotaur was the lead ship of the Minotaur-class armoured cruisers built for the Royal Navy. Launched in 1906, she served as the flagship of the China Station before the First World War. Shortly a
Minotaur-class cruiser (1906)
…and the 12-pounder was moved to the top of the forward turret. Ships Construction data Ship Builder Date of Fate Cost Laid down Launched Completion Minotaur HM Dockyard, Devonport 2 January 1905 6 June 1906 1 April 1908 Sold for scrap, 1920 £1,410,356 Shannon HM Dockyard, Chatham 2 January 1905 20 September…
Minotaur with tall funnels