Hyaena, 1873
Type: Gun Boat 3rd Class, Coast Defence ; late Gunboat ; Armament 1
Launched : 30 Aug 1873 ; Disposal date or year : 1906
BM: 245 tons ; Displacement: 254 tons
Propulsion: Double Screw
Machinery notes: 211 hpi 28 hp
Notes:
1879 Portsmouth
1890 Portsmouth
28 Jan 1900 The Hyena [Hyaena] which was sent to Sheerness some months since for service in connection with the School of Gunnery [Nore Command][HMS Wildfire], has been taken in hand for her armament to be improved. The Hyena is to be mounted with a 6 inch quick-firing gun, in addition to one or two other quick-firing weapons of lighter pattern.