Snake, 1871
Type: Gunboat, 3rd Class, Coast Defence ; Gunboat ; Armament 1
Launched : 25 Mar 1871 ; Disposal date or year : 19??
BM: 245 tons ; Displacement: 254 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Machinery notes: 225 hpi 28 hp
Notes:

1870 Chatham, building.

25 Mar 1871 on being launched at Chatham was put in No. 4 dock to be fitted out for sea service.

1879 Portsmouth.

1890 Portsmouth. Tender to "Excellent". Officers borne in "Excellent".

1907 Converted for use as a Dockyard cable lighter.