2-981-912 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

H.M.S. Alexandra, building [ie being built] at Chatham, 1876. Ironclad warship, '...one of the most powerful ships in the Royal Navy. The Alexandra...is now being equipped, and is here represented as she will appear when ready for sea. She is of great size, not less than 9492 tons burden, and will be fitted with engines of 8000-horse power'. From "Illustrated London News", 1876.