HMS Bristol (1861) was a British ironclad central battery ironclad warship of the Royal Navy, which served during the 19th century. The ship was part of the Warrior-class of ironclads and was the second vessel to bear the name. HMS Bristol was constructed at Chatham Dockyard and launched in 1861. It had a displacement of 9,210 tons and was armed with a combination of smoothbore and rifled guns. The ship saw active service in various locations, including the Mediterranean, North America, and the East Indies. HMS Bristol underwent several modifications and refits throughout its service life, including changes to its armament and machinery. The ship was eventually decommissioned and used as a training vessel before being sold for scrap in 1886. Overall, HMS Bristol played a significant role in the Royal Navy's fleet during the mid-19th century and contributed to the evolution of naval warfare during the transition from sail to steam-powered ironclads.

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