The Minotaur-class armoured frigates were essentially enlarged versions of the ironclad  with heavier armament, armour, and more powerful engines.
ðə mˈɪnətˌɔːɹklˈæs ˈɑːɹmɚd fɹˈɪɡəts wɜːɹ ᵻsˈɛnʃəli ɛnlˈɑːɹdʒd vˈɜːʒənz ʌvðɪ ˈaɪɚŋklæd wɪð hˈɛviɚɹ ˈɑːɹməmənt, ˈɑːɹmɚ, ænd mˈoːɹ pˈaʊɚfəl ˈɛndʒɪnz.