Zhiyuan 致遠
Sunk
| Type | Protected cruiser |
|---|---|
| War | First Sino-Japanese War |
| Main guns | 3 × 8″ guns |
Sunk at the Yalu after her captain, Deng Shichang, tried to ram a Japanese cruiser. Deng went down with her and is remembered as a national hero in China.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 3 × 8 in (20 cm) Krupp guns
- 2 × 6-inch (15 cm) Armstrong guns
- 8 × QF 6-pounder Hotchkiss guns
- 2 x QF 3-pounder Hotchkiss guns
- 8 x 1-pounder guns
- 6 x gatling guns
- 4 × above water torpedo tubes
Armour
- Deck armour: 4 in (10 cm) (flat), 3 in (7.6 cm) (slope)
- Gun shields: 2 in (5.1 cm)
| Builder | Armstrong Whitworth, Elswick, England |
|---|---|
| Laid down | 20 October 1885 |
| Launched | 29 September 1886 |
| Displacement | 2,300 long tons (2,300 t) |
| Length | 268 ft (82 m) |
| Speed | 18 kn (33 km/h; 21 mph) |
| Complement | 204–260 officers and men |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
29 September 1886
17 September 1894
Sank while trying to ram a Japanese cruiser