HNoMS Thor (1872)

HNoMS Thor was a monitor-type warship built for the Royal Norwegian Navy in 1872. Classified as a panserskip (armored ship) in Norwegian service, Thor was one of several such vessels acquired to bolster Norway's coastal defenses during a period of heightened international tension and advancements in naval technology.

Thor was characterized by a low freeboard, a heavily armored citadel protecting its vital machinery and armament, and a revolving turret mounting its primary guns. Monitors were designed to present a difficult target to enemy warships while delivering concentrated firepower. Specific details of Thor's armament, armor thickness, and propulsion are subject to variations in historical sources, but she typically mounted two large caliber guns in the turret.

Thor served in the Royal Norwegian Navy for a number of years, participating in naval exercises and coastal defense patrols. As naval technology advanced, Thor and ships of her type gradually became obsolete. Details about her decommissioning date and eventual fate are subject to verification from specific naval archives and historical records. Her significance lies in her representation of Norway's commitment to maintaining a credible naval force during a crucial period of European history.