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Archer, 1849
Type: Sloop ; Armament 14
Launched : 27 Mar 1849 ;
Disposal date or year : 1866
BM: 973 tons ;
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 202
Notes:
20 Dec 1848 Deptford Building
30 Aug 1851 Coast of Africa
15 Apr 1854 captured Russian brig Patrioten [Prize Money per London Gazette of 21 Jul 1857].
17 Apr 1855 Captured Russian schooner Myran
Daily News 5 Jan 1856: Naval Prize Money : Notice is give to all persons interested therein that preparations are now making for the intended distribution of proceeds arising from the Russian schooner Myran, captured on 17 April 1855, by her Majesty's ships Desperate and Archer.
4 Feb 1856 Devonport. In Harbour
12 Feb 1856 Paymaster JG Barnes apptd ; at Devonport
23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; Captain Heathcote
1860 West Coast of Africa
20 Feb 1863 Under repair at Woolwich and expected to be ready for commission on 10 Mar., when she will prepare for service on the West Coast of Africa, and employed on anti-slavery patrols. Slavery is reported to be on the increase.
30 Mar 1863 Woolwich. Commissioned for service on the West Coast of Africa.
1864 West Coast of Africa station. Overview and medical report of disease of the Alimentary Canal, diarrhoea, fever, pneumonia, and rheumatism onboard : number of Cases of Disease and Injury.