1892 - 1920: Latona
| Built By: | Vickers (Barrow) |
| Fate: | Sold at Malta 1920. |
Latona
This the third ship to carry the name HMS Latona was a 2nd Class Protected Cruiser.
Built by Vickers of Barrow, laid down 1889, launched 22-May-1890 and completed 1892.
On completion went into reserve at Portsmouth 1892-1902. Used as a Submarine Depot Ship 1902-03, Special duty 1904, then with the Newfoundland Fishery Squadron 1905-06.
Converted to a minelayer at Portsmouth 1906-08, then into reserve 1908-12. Joined the 2nd Fleet Minelaying Squadron 1912-14, then the Dover Minelaying Squadron 1914-15.
Moved to the Mediterranean 1915-18 and finally used as an overflow ship at Malta 1919-20.
Sold at Malta 1920.
