HMS Philomel

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Philomel, 1860
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 5
Launched : 10 Mar 1860 ; Disposal date or year : 1865
BM: 428 tons ; Displacement: 570 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 80 h.p.
Notes:

1860 Portsmouth

24 Dec 1860 Portsmouth. Commissioned.

6 Aug 1861 detained a slave vessel, Name Unknown.

1 Jan to 11 Aug 1864 West Coast of Africa station. Overview and medical report of fever, and gastritis onboard : number of Cases of Disease and Injury.

11 Aug 1864 Paid off.