Carnation, 1855
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 20 Oct 1855 ; Disposal date or year : 1863
BM: 232 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 60 hp
Notes:

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

24 Jan 1856 Portsmouth. arrived this afternoon from Sheerness.

23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; White Squadron ; Commander Saumarez