Rainbow, 1856
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 8 Mar 1856 ; Disposal date or year : 1888
BM: 232 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 60 h.p.
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 ; Red Squadron ; Commander Grove.

1857 survey vessel.

1870 Tender to Wivern, Hull.

1872 Drill ship.

1879 Tender to President, in the R. Thames, off Somerset House. For R.N. Artillery Volunteers. Officer in charge: Robert Mindry, Superannuated Gunner, R.N.