HMS Royal Arthur

Last updated October 08, 2021

One ship and one shore establishment of the Royal Navy have borne the name HMS Royal Arthur, in reference to the legendary King Arthur:

HMS Royal Arthur (1891) was an Edgar-class armoured cruiser launched in 1891 and sold in 1921.
HMS Royal Arthur (shore establishment) was a training centre established near Skegness between 1939 and 1946, and at Corsham between 1947 and 1993.

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