HMS Vivid (1891) was an iron screw yacht purchased from civilian service in 1891, where she had been named Capercailzie. She became the Devonport base ship in 1892 and was sold in 1912, later being wrecked in 1913.
HMS Vivid (shore establishment 1890) was the Navy barracks at Devonport. It was commissioned in 1890, and operated as a training unit until 1914. The base was renamed HMS Drake in 1934. A number of ships were renamed HMS Vivid whilst serving as depot ships for the base:
HMS Vivid (1891) was the original depot ship between 1892 and 1912.
HMS Cuckoo (1873) was HMS Vivid between 1912 and 1920, HMS Vivid (Old) between 1920 and 1923, and YC37 from 1923 until 1958.
HMS Sabine (formerly HMS Sabrina (1876)) was HMS Vivid between 1919 and 1922.
HMS Vivid (shore establishment 1957) is the Plymouth base of the Royal Naval Reserve, commissioned in 1957 and currently in service.
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