HMS Speedy

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Speedy, 1828
Type: Cutter ; Armament 4
Launched : 28 Jun 1828 ; Disposal date or year : 1866
BM: 123 tons
Notes:

11 Aug 1829 departed Portsmouth on a cruise.

12 Aug 1829 arrived Portsmouth from a cruise.

9 Oct 1829 departed Portsmouth on a cruise.

9 Feb 1830 In Hamoaze.

29 Jan 1830 arrived at Plymouth.

Jul 1830 tender to Semiramis at Cork.

2 Feb 1831 departed Portsmouth.

8 Feb 1831 arrived Plymouth from Portsmouth, and the next day proceeded to Cork.

25 Feb 1831 arrived Portsmouth.

12 Mar 1831 arrived Portsmouth, from the Eastward.

Speedy 2 Feb 1833 in Portsmouth Harbour.

24 Apr 1833 departed Portsmouth on a cruise.

6 May 1833 arrived Falmouth from Portsmouth.

7 May 1833 departed Falmouth for Portsmouth.

30 May 1833 departed Falmouth for Plymouth.

31 May 1833 arrived Plymouth from Falmouth, and then departed for Portsmouth.

17 Jul 1833 arrived Falmouth from Lisbon (4), Oporto (7).

1 Aug 1833 In Hamoaze.

14 Sep 1833 in Barnpool.

31 Oct 1834 departed Portsmouth on a cruise.

2 Feb 1835 the cutters Fanny, Emerald and Speedy tested their sailing qualities at Portsmouth this week.

21 Mar 1835 arrived Portsmouth Tuesday, and departed the following day on a cruise.

28 Mar 1835 came into Portsmouth harbour from the eastward.

27 Jun 1835 departed Portsmouth on Sunday on a cruise.

23 Jan 1836 arrived Portsmouth on Wednesday from Sheerness, with the Gossamer tender. The Speedy departed this morning, but returned later, having lost her bowsprit in the heavy gale blowing in the Channel.

11 Feb 1836 arrived Plymouth on Friday from Sheerness and remains at the Island.

5 Mar 1836 departed Portsmouth on Thursday on fishery protection duties along the Sussex coast.

25 Mar 1836 has departed Portsmouth for Sheerness.

19 Feb 1837 reported to be in the Bilboa River.

21 May 1837 was reported to be at Santander.

21 Aug 1841 Lieutenant George Beaufoy, appointed to command the Speedy ;

14 Feb 1842 arrived from Portsmouth, with supernumeraries.

18 Feb 1842 departed Plymouth for the Eastward with supernumeraries.

19 Feb 1842 arrived Spithead, from Plymouth, with men, and then proceeded to the Eastward.

4 Mar 1842 departed Portsmouth for Sheerness.

20 Dec 1848 Sheerness.

1860 Mooring Lighter, Sheerness.