HMY Alexandra was a royal yacht of the British Royal Family during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Launched in 1908, the yacht was named after Queen Alexandra, the wife of King Edward VII. The vessel was a steam yacht with a length of 285 feet and a top speed of 23 knots. It served as the official royal yacht for King Edward VII and King George V, hosting many dignitaries and royal events. During World War I, HMY Alexandra was requisitioned by the Royal Navy and converted into a hospital ship, providing medical support to wounded soldiers. Following the war, the yacht was refitted and continued to serve the royal family until it was decommissioned in 1922. After being sold to private owners, HMY Alexandra changed hands multiple times and underwent several modifications. The yacht's final fate remains uncertain, with conflicting reports suggesting it was either scrapped in 1938 or converted into a floating restaurant in the 1950s. HMY Alexandra played a significant role in British royal history as a symbol of elegance and luxury, reflecting the grandeur of the royal family during the early 20th century.

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