in 1888. She was renamed WV 29 in 1893, and was renamed HMS Drake in 1906 before being sold later that year. was a armoured cruiser launched in 1901 and sunk in 1917. HMS Drake (1934) was previously the monitor . She was launched in 1915, became a base ship and was renamed HMS Vivid in 1922, HMS Drake in 1934 and HMS Alaunia II in 1947. She was broken up in 1957. HMS Drake (shore establishment) is the name now given to HMNB Devonport. From 1934 to the early 21st century, it referred only to the naval barracks within the base. References Royal Navy ship names Francis Drake