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Basilisk, 1848
Type: 1st class sloop ; Armament 6
Launched : 22 Aug 1848 ;
Disposal date or year : 1882
BM: 1031 tons ; Displacement: 1690 tons
Propulsion: Paddle
Machinery notes: 1033 hpi 400 hp
Notes:
Jan 1848 Woolwich, Building.
20 Dec 1848 Woolwich.
22 May 1854 Dragon was ordered to try her guns on Fort Gustafvard, mounting 31 guns, south-east of Hango Head, but was soon in need of support and was to be joined by the Magicienne, and Basilisk, but the signal of recall was made before they could engage - see p. 418-> at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow
13 Jun 1854 the French fleet joined the British in the Baltic at Baro Sound - see p. 419-> at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow
4 Feb 1856 Portsmouth. In dock.
25 Feb 1856 Taken out of dock.
23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; Commander Crofton.
1860 Woolwich.
1870 Sheerness (ship's company borne in Pembroke).
8 Feb 1871 has arrived at Plymouth Sound, from Sheerness and Portland, en route for Australia.
11 Feb 1871 sailed for Australia.
1879 Chatham.