Goliath, 1842
Type: 2nd rate ; Armament 80
Launched at Chatham : 25 Jul 1842 ; Disposal date or year : 22 Dec 1875
Disposal Details : Burnt by accident
BM: 2596 tons
Propulsion: Sail - screw
Notes:

The Hampshire Telegraph of 18 Jul 1842 announced the launch of the vessel at Chatham Dockyard on Monday 25 Jul. Was supposed to have been armed with 68 x 32-pdr. long guns, and 42 x 6 inch guns.

1842 placed in Ordinary.

Jan 1848 Chatham, in Ordinary (reserve).

20 Dec 1848 Chatham.

1856-7 converted to screw steamer.

1858 fitted out at Sheerness.

1860 Chatham.

1870 Lent to Forest Gate Ships Committee at Grays as a Training Ship.

It would appear that she was one of a number of vessels that never went to sea, despite having more than one incarnation.