HMS Charon

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Charon, 1837
Type: Steam Packet ;
Transferred : Apr 1837 from Post Office ; Disposal date or year : 1849
BM: 125 tons
Propulsion: Paddle
Machinery notes: 60
Notes:

Transferred from Post Office, ex-Crusader

1 Oct 1840 accompanied the Vengeance, jury rigged, from Plymouth to Portsmouth, to render assistance if required.

29 Mar 1840 Woolwich, is to be completely fitted out.

20 Dec 1848 Used as a steam tender at Woolwich

29 Oct 1841 Woolwich, in the basin.

1849 Sold to Trinity House