Banshee, 1847
Type: Packet ; Armament 2
Launched : 13 Oct 1847 ; Disposal date or year : 1864
BM: 670 tons
Propulsion: Paddle
Machinery notes: 350
Notes:

20 Dec 1848 Steam Packet at Holyhead.

30 Aug 1851 Mediterranean.

25 May 1855, Kertch and Yenikale were captured, along with thousands of tons and coal and provisions, along with factories etc., by some 60 French and British vessels, and allied troops, for which no prize money appeared to be payable, contrary to the Queen's instructions. See Hansard for more details, and approval for a Parliamentary Grant in lieu.

29 Dec 1855 Despatches taken from Balaklava to Omar Pacha.

12 Jan 1856 Balaklava. Captain Percy of the Grenadier Guards has gone on the Banshee with despatches for Omar Pacha, thence the steam will call at all the ports along the coast as far as Sinope, whence she returns to this port. She will most probably be about 10 days on this mission.

1860 Mediterranean.