Swift, 1879
Type: Gun Vessel, 2nd Class ; late Gunvessel ; Armament 5
Displacement: 770 tons
Propulsion: Double Screw
Machinery notes: 870 hpi
Notes:

1879 Building

Circa late 1880, early 1881, departed from Monte Video to the Falkland Islands, with instructions for the Admiral of the Flying Squadron regards his future program.

3 April 1881 it is reported in the Census that she was at Sheerness.

Apr 1886 China

18 Feb 1888 Re-commissioned at Hong Kong

1890 China.

19 Jun 1900 Serving in Chinese waters during the Boxer Rebellion.