Thistle, 1855
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 3
Launched : 3 Feb 1855 ; Disposal date or year : 1863
BM: 232 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 60 hp
Notes:

1855 Baltic tender to Royal George.

All gunboats from 1 Jan 1856, are to be commissioned as independent commands with a crew of 36 men and officers.

24 Jan 1856 Portsmouth. arrived this morning from Sheerness.

4 Feb 1856 Portsmouth. Went aground off the Common Hard yesterday whilst going out to Spithead. Was got off without damage.

23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; White Squadron ; Commander Spain.