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Eclipse class masted cruisers of the Royal Navy launched from 1875-77. Ships in the class were HMS Eclipse, HMS Diana, HMS Dido, HMS Doris, HMS Isis, HMS Juno, HMS Minerva, HMS Talbot and HMS Venus and were ordered under the Spencer naval programme of 1893. These second class cruisers had a laregr displacement than previous 2nd class cruisers and also a heavier calibre of armament.
HMS Doris was built at Barrow by Naval Construction and Armaments Company and laid down on the 29th August 1894, being launched 3rd March 1896. She was completed for service 18th November 1897.
