Vessel HMS Shah (1873 - )

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Summary

The HMS Shah was a iron-hulled frigate designed by Sir Edward Reed belonging to the Royal Navy.

HMS Shah was laid down in 1870, launched in 1873 and completed in 1876.

On 29 May 1877, HMS Shah was involved in the Battle of Pacocha and was engaged in a conflict with the Peruvian vessel Huascar. During this conflict the Shah fired the first torpedo to be used in anger, though Huascar did not sustain damage from the torpedo.

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29 May 1877
Event - During the Battle of Pacocha, HMS Shah fired the first torpedo used in anger

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Sources used to compile this entry: 'HMS Shah (1873)', in Wikipedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Shah_%281873%29.

Prepared by: Rebecca Rigby