Bee, 1842
Type: Training vessel ; Tender ; Armament -
Laid down : June 1841 ;
Launched : 28 Feb 1842 ; Disposal date or year : 1874
BM: 42 tons
Propulsion: Paddle
Machinery notes: 10 h.p.
Notes:

Paddle and screw propulsion.

4 Mar 1842 to be attached to HMS Excellent, to be used as an instruction vessel for the RN College at Portsmouth.

12 Aug 1842 at Woolwich being fitted out for service.

10 Oct 1842 earmarked as a permanent tender to HMS Excellent, the Gunnery Training Ship, for the use of the students from the Gunnery Training Ship.

14 Oct 1842 departed Portsmouth for Deptford to be fitted with a screw propellor, by Mr. Steinman.

1847 Change in conditions of service for certain Engineers.

20 Dec 1848 Tender vessel, Portsmouth

1860 Tender to Excellent, Portsmouth

1870 Tender to Excellent, Portsmouth