HMS Crocodile

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Crocodile, 1867
Type: Indian Troopship ; Armament 3
Launched : 7 Jan 1867 ; Disposal date or year : 1894
BM: 4173 tons ; Displacement: 6211 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 4044 hpi 700 hp
Notes:

1870 Portsmouth

1 Jan 1871 departed from Portsmouth, for Alexandria.

14 Jan 1871 arrived Alexandria.

21 Jan 1871 departed Alexandria for Portsmouth.

24-25 Jan 1871 called at Malta.

3 Feb 1871 reported to have passed the Eddystone Light.

12 Feb 1871 at Portsmouth, leaves Thursday for Queenstown and Alexandria.

16 Feb 1871 departed from Portsmouth for Queenstown and Alexandria.

11 Mar 1871 left Alexandria for Portsmouth.

17 Mar 1871 departed Malta for Alexandria with troops from the Serapis, who fractured her crankshaft and had to put back to Malta.

2 Apr 1871, for census, at sea lat 37.20. N. long. 9. 12. W.

5 Aug 1876 Recommissioned at Portsmouth

1879 Portsmouth

5 Feb 1884 Recommissioned at Portsmouth

Apr 1886 Indian Troop Service

4 Apr 1886 HMS Crocodile arrived Suez.

1890 Portsmouth

May 1891, since no refrigerators have been installed it is still necessary carry live stock on board to ensure a supply of fresh meat.


Crocodile, 1921
Type: Tug (steel) ;
Displacement: 440 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Machinery notes: I.H.P. 630
Notes:

NL Jan 1921 employed at Gibraltar.