HMS Vigilant (1900)

HMS Vigilant was a Condor-class sloop of the Royal Navy launched in 1900. These sloops were designed for patrol and surveying work on overseas stations. Key characteristics included a composite hull (steel frame planked with wood and coppered below the waterline), which was considered suitable for warmer climates and reduced fouling in tropical waters. The class was armed with a modest armament of quick-firing guns.

Vigilant served primarily on foreign stations, including deployments to the Pacific and other overseas commands during her career. Her duties would have involved maintaining British naval presence, protecting British interests, and potentially engaging in surveying and hydrographic work.

The Condor-class, as a whole, suffered from stability issues, particularly when fully laden with coal. Vigilant, like her sister ships, underwent modifications to improve stability.

She was sold out of service sometime after World War I. Information about her precise activities during that conflict and her ultimate fate is scarce but she was likely involved in patrol or escort duties. Specific details of her wartime service are difficult to confirm given the lack of comprehensive records.