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HMS ''Melampus'' was an protected cruiser of the Royal Navy which served from 1890 to 1910. ==History== In 1890, building by the Naval Construction and Armaments Co, later known as Vickers, commenced. She was originally built for the Greek navy.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Return of an "Old Friend" - NYC )〕 In 1891, when George V was promoted to commander, he assumed command of HMS ''Melampus''. He relinquished his post in January 1892, when his brother Albert Victor died.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=George V of Britain - Encyclopedia )〕 On 5 Jul 1892, in Portsmouth, HMS ''Melampus'' went out to carry out trials of her machinery and other equipment, following which she swung her compasses at Spithead. She sails the 7th for Plymouth and Falmouth.〔http://www.pbenyon.plus.com/18-1900/M/02980.html〕 On 26 Jun 1897, she was present at the Naval Review at Spithead in celebration of the Diamond Jubilee.〔 On 16 Jan 1901, she accidentally grounded HMS Sybille (1890).〔 In 1903 she was withdrawn as guard ship at Kingstown in Ireland. On 1 Jan 1910, HMS ''Melampus'' was sold to breakers.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「HMS Melampus (1890)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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