Scout, 1861
Type: CoastGuard Cruiser ; Armament -
Laid down : George Inman, Lymington, 16 Feb 1861 ;
Disposal date or year : 1870
BM: 80 tons ;
Notes:

17 Dec 1861 completed.

Scout, 1885
Type: Cruiser, 3rd Class ; Torpedo Cruiser ;
Armament 4 x 5 inch(replaced by rapid fire 4.7 inch guns), 8 x 3pdr, Torpedoes
Disposal date or year : 1904
Displacement: 1580 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw Complement: 147
Machinery notes: 3200 ; Speed ; 17 knots ;
Notes:

1887 - 1903 Mediterranean.

29 Oct 1889 Re-commissioned at Malta.

1890 Mediterranean.

1900 - 1901 Her crew formed a part of the Naval Brigade which served in the Boer War.

1901 Awarded the battle honour 'Gambia'.