Vtg Photograph Sep 11 1893 Commissioning British HMS Empress of India Battleship HMS Empress of India was one of seven Royal Sovereign-class pre-dreadnought battleships built for the Royal Navy during the 1890s. The ship was commissioned in 1893 and served as the flagship of the second-in-command of the Channel Fleet for two years. She was transferred to the Mediterranean Fleet in 1897, during which time Empress of India was assigned to the International Squadron blockading Crete during the uprising there. She returned home in 1901 and was briefly assigned as a coast guard ship in Ireland before she became the second flagship of the Home Fleet. The ship was reduced to reserve in 1905 and accidentally collided with the submarine HMS A10 the following year. Empress of India was taken out of service in early 1912 and accidentally struck a German sailing ship while under tow. She was sunk as a target ship in 1913. Thanks so much for stopping by! Let us know if you have any questions or need any additional images. Please take a look at our other vintage treasures and cool finds in the store! If you find a number of things you are interested in, please let us know and we will gladly combine shipping where we can*! *cannot combine shipping through the Global Shipping Program or with certain unique or fragile items Please note that we always try to reuse and recycle packing materials whenever possible Please message us first before leaving us neutral or negative feedback. Our aim is 100% customer satisfaction we can always create a positive resolution for any dissatisfied customer, Thank you kindly. International buyers ? please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges aren't included in the item price or postage cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be, prior to bidding or buying.