Charger, 1855
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 13 Nov 1855 ; Disposal date or year : 1887
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.
23 Feb 1856 Removed from the dock at Portsmouth on Thursday
23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; Red Squadron ; Commander Symonds
1866 Buoy boat.
1870 Buoy Boat, Halifax, NS
1887 sold for mercantile service as Rescue