IJN Fuso
Survived
| Type | Ironclad |
|---|---|
| War | First Sino-Japanese War |
| Main guns | 4 × 24 cm RK L/22 (9.3 in) Krupp guns |
British-built central-battery ironclad of 1878. Fought at the Yalu and Weihaiwei.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 4 × 24 cm RK L/22 (9.3 in) Krupp guns
- 2 × 17 cm RK L/25 (6.8 in) Krupp guns
- 4 × long 75 mm (3.0 in) guns
- 2 × short 75 mm (3.0 in) guns
Armour
- Belt: 6.4–9 in (163–229 mm)
- Battery: 9 in (229 mm)
- Bulkheads: 8 in (203 mm)
| Builder | Samuda Brothers |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 24 September 1875? |
| Launched | 17 April 1877 |
| Displacement | 3,717 long tons (3,777 t) |
| Length | 220 ft (67.1 m) |
| Speed | 13 knots (24 km/h; 15 mph) |
| Complement | 295 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
17 April 1877
Battle of the Yalu River
Damaged
17 September 1894
Battle of Weihaiwei
Survived
20 January – 12 February 1895
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 1909