HMS Parthian

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Parthian, 1856
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 8 May 1856 ; Disposal date or year : 1864
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.

23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; White Squadron


Parthian, 1916
Type: Destroyer ; Armament 3 x 4" ; 2 x 1 pdr AA ; 4 x 21 " TT
Launched : 1916 ;
Disposed of : 1921
Notes:

11 May 1919 to sweep the Sea of Azov and sink any ships transporting troops, and from thence to Genichesk to sink an icebreaker that was known to be there - see p. 473-> www.naval-review.org/issues/1921-3.pdf.