HMS Badger

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Badger, 1854
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 23 Sep 1854 ; Disposal date or year : 1864
BM: 216 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 60 hp
Notes:

Laid down as Ranger.

1855 Bombardment of Sveaborg.

3 Jan 1856 Will be put into the North Basin at Keyham today, to have some alterations to her machinery.

All gunboats from 1 Jan 1856, are to be commissioned as independent commands with a crew of 36 men and officers.

4 Feb 1856 Devonport. In Harbour.

24 Feb 1856 Devonport. At anchor in the Sound in the lee of the breakwater.

23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; Blue Squadron ; Commander Bullock.

1860 Tender to Ajax, Kingstown.