HNoMS Thor (1872)

For other ships with the same name, see HNoMS Thor.
Plans for Thor circa 1870
History
Norway
NameThor
NamesakeNorse god of thunder Thor
BuilderHorten Navy Yard
Laid down1 January 1871
Launched1872
Decommissioned1918
FateWrecked 7 March 1919
General characteristics
Displacement1,975 tons
Length62.33m
Beam14.48m
Draught3.81m
Propulsion600hp reciprocating steam engines
Speed8.0 knop
Complement95
Armament2 x 10.5 inch RML guns

HNoMS Thor was a monitor built for the Royal Norwegian Navy in 1871, named after the Norse god Thor. She was decommissioned in 1918, long after her heavy guns were outdated. She was considered an improvement on the Skorpionen class of monitors, with heavier armour and a wider beam.

The earlier monitor Mjølner was named after Thor's hammer.

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