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fighting ships of the world

URUGUAYAN NAVY (URUGUAY)

CONVERTED MERCHANT VESSELS

armed yachts of early XX century

less than 1000 BRT:

18 de Julio (1884, 678, 1909 - 1950)

 

Project history: Ex-Normandy, ex-Lady Nell. Purchased in 1909 for use as presidential yacht, from 1917 served as TS. 18 de Julio was armed with 4 small guns.

Modernizations: None.

Naval service: No significant events.

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