Construction
Agincourt's original name when laid down at Birkenhead was HMS Captain. Construction proceeded well and, with her name changed to Agincourt, she was launched and floated out of dry dock in March 1865.
Agincourt had a displacement of 10,800 tons. She was powered by a Maudslay return connecting rod engine with an IHP of 6,700, delivering a service speed of 14.8 knots.
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