 "Naniwa" was lost before the start of World War I, "Takachiho" was lost soon after hostilities commenced.Ordered in 1883, launched 18 March 1885, and completed 1 December 1885, "Naniwa" played a major role in the First Sino-Japanese War, notably at the Battle of Pungdo and the Battle of the Yellow Sea.During the Russo-Japanese War she was present at the opening Battle of Chemulpo Bay, but was subsequently assigned a reserve role.