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HSwMS Saga

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Saga at Karlskrona, c. 1900.
History
Sweden
NameSaga
BuilderKarlskrona Yard
Laid down7 August 1874
Launched12 November 1877
In service20 June 1878
Out of service25 June 1926
General characteristics
Displacement1617 tons
Length61 m (200.13 ft)
Beam10.2 m (33.46 ft)
Draft5.6 m (18.37 ft)
Speed11 knots (20.37 km/h)
Complement188 men
Armament
  • As built:
  • 1 × 167 mm gun
  • 6 × 122 mm guns
  • After 1888 rebuild:
  • 1 × 152 mm gun
  • 8 × 122 mm guns
  • 1 × 65 mm landing gun

HSwMS Saga was a steam corvette of the Royal Swedish Navy.

Saga was used for training sailors. During the winter season she served as a depot ship for the recruit unit. Saga was used as a cadet vessel from 1878 to 1887, and from 1894 to 1909, later being used as a barracks ship. She was decommissioned in 1926. Her propeller is displayed outside the Naval Museum in Karlskrona.

Service history

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In June 1902, Saga visited Sheerness.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "Naval & Military intelligence". The Times. No. 36791. London. 11 June 1902. p. 13.