HMS Swiftsure (1903)

occupation:
Battleship
Nationality:
British

1903 - built by Armstrong, Elswick for the Chilean navy and named Constitucion. Purchased by the Royal Navy in order to prevent the Russians buying it. 1915 - placed in reserve. 1917 - armament removed in preparation for her conversion to a blockship. 1919 - conversion cancelled and she was used as a target.