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Constance, 1846
Type: 4th rate - Frigate ; Armament 50
Launched as a sailing ship: 12 Mar 1846 ; Disposal date or year : 1875
BM: 2132 (1870=3213) tons ; Displacement: 3786 tons
Propulsion: Sail and then converted to screw frigate in 1862
Machinery notes: 500
Notes:

Jan, 1846, Constance, 50, by Sir W. Symonds, seven-eighths built, at Pembroke.

2 Dec 1847 Carysfort sailed from Valparaiso on the 2nd of December in company with the Collingwood, 80, and the Constance, 50, and parted company on the 5th.

20 Dec 1848 Serving on the Pacific Station.

30 May 1860 Devonport, commenced conversion to screw steamship, which was completed in 1862