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Royal Hamadryad Hospital
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The Royal Hamadryad Hospital was a seamen's hospital and later a psychiatric hospital in the docklands area of Cardiff, Wales. It had replaced a hospital ship, the former HMS Hamadryad, in 1905. After it closed in 2002 the site was redeveloped for residential use.
The Hamadryad Centre, formerly the Royal Hamadryad Hospital, Cardiff
The Hamadryad Centre, formerly the Royal Hamadryad Hospital, Cardiff
Hospital ship in front of the new hospital building (1904–1905)
Hospital ship in front of the new hospital building (1904–1905)
Royal Hamadryad Hospital, rear view (2007)
Royal Hamadryad Hospital, rear view (2007)
Hospital ship
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A hospital ship is a ship designated for primary function as a floating medical treatment facility or hospital. Most are operated by the military forces of various countries, as they are intended to be used in or near war zones. In the 19th century, redundant warships were used as moored hospitals for seamen.
United States Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort in 2009.
United States Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort in 2009.
Tangier circa 1670. Hospital ships were used during the evacuation of the port in the 1680s.
Tangier circa 1670. Hospital ships were used during the evacuation of the port in the 1680s.
HMS Melbourne, the first modern hospital ship, served during the Second Opium War. Excerpt from The Illustrated London News about the ship (click to r
HMS Melbourne, the first modern hospital ship, served during the Second Opium War. Excerpt from The Illustrated London News about the ship (click to read).
RMS Mauretania as hospital ship HMHS Mauretania during World War I.
RMS Mauretania as hospital ship HMHS Mauretania during World War I.