HMS Herring

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Herring, 1856
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 2
Launched : 10 Jan 1856 ; Disposal date or year : 1865
Disposal Details : Broken up Sheerness
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.
31 Jan 1856 Lieutenant Geneste apptd. In command
23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; White Squadron ; Commander Geneste