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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
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Dreadnought | Ironclad battleship |
See also
| Ship events in 1879 | |
|---|---|
| Ship launches | |
| Ship commissionings | |
| Ship decommissionings | |
| Shipwrecks | |
References
- Roberts, p. 24
Bibliography
- 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.