The list of ship commissionings in 1879 includes a chronological list of all ships commissioned in 1879.
| Operator | Ship | Flag | Class and type | Pennant | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 February |  Royal Navy
|
Dreadnought[1] | Ironclad battleship |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Roberts, p. 24
Bibliography edit
- Roberts, John (1979). "Great Britain (including Empire Forces)". In Chesneau, Roger & Kolesnik, Eugene M. (eds.). Conway's All the World's Fighting Ships 1860–1905. New York: Mayflower Books. pp. 1–113. ISBN 0-8317-0302-4.