HMS ''Bonaventure'' was an second class

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of the

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, ordered as part of the eight-ship ''Astraea'' class under the Naval Defence Act of 1889. She was commissioned for service in 1895, and survived to serve in the

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History

''Bonaventure'' served in the Pacific Squadron, including service in the 3rd China War, under command of Captain Robert Montgomerie RN.Robert Archibald Montgomerie Service record, The National Archives, ADM 196/19 She returned in May 1906 to Devonport to be paid off. She then went to Haulbowline Dockyard, Cork, Ireland to be converted into a depot ship for submarines. This work was completed in April 1907 and she continued to serve during the First World War as a submarine depot ship. HMS Bonaventure stern Spithead 1909 Flickr 4793355952 6e835afcbe o

HMS Bonaventure stern Spithead 1909 Flickr 4793355952 6e835afcbe o

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''Bonaventure'' returned to the UK and was paid off on 17 October 1919. She was sold on 12 April 1920 to the Forth Ship Breaking Company, Bo'ness.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bonaventure (1892) Astraea-class cruisers Ships built in Plymouth, Devon 1892 ships World War I cruisers of the United Kingdom Royal Navy Submarine Depot Ships