HMS Hydra Launched 28 December 1871, completed 1876.
Shown above with HMS Duncan between 1878 & 1888 when the breastwork modifications were made by extending the breastwork aft & to the sides of the ship. HMS Hydra was a tender for HMS Duncan between 1878 & 1888.
New Zealand Daily Southern Cross, 2 August 1876
The Argus, 18 August 1876
"The Hydra burst her boiler last June, killing one man and injuring several others, and after being repaired her engines became totally disabled at sea."
Brisbane Courier, 11 June 1877
The Enquiry
Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle, 7 June 1876
Verdict
Newcastle Courant, 9 June 1876
Further Problems
Daily News, 17 July 1876
Daily News, 11 October 1876
Correction
Hampshire Telegraph & Sussex Chronicle, 9 August 1876
Same Problem on HMS Cyclops
Birmingham Daily Post, 6 June 1876
Hampshire Telegraph & Sussex Chronicle, 12 August 1876
Hampshire Telegraph & Sussex Chronicle, 27 August 1887
