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Nankin, 1850
Type: 4th rate ; Armament 50
Launched : 16 Mar 1850 ;
BM: 2049 tons ; Displacement: 2540 tons
Notes:
Designed by Mr. Oliver Lang.
Jan 1848 Woolwich, Building
20 Dec 1848 Woolwich, Building
9 Dec 1855 HMS Nankin, K. Stewart, left Hong Kong for Trincomalee
15 Feb 1856 Asst Surgn A Rattray confirmed to the Nankin ; East Indies
12 Nov 1856 bombardment and capture of the Bogue Forts and the Anunghoy Forts on the following day.
15 Nov 1856 Calcutta's boat returned up river, with the Nankin's boat, under tow of the Barracouta, during which an accident occurred to the Nankin's boat, resulting in the loss of 2 lives, arms and heavy equipment.
Nov-Dec 1856 Calcutta's and Nankin's boats used to patrol the river at Canton.
12 Nov 1856 Whampoa.
15 Jan 1857 Canton.
10 May 1857 Macao.
25 May 1857 Hongkong.
5 Jun 1857 Macao.
10 Jul 1857 Canton River.
10 Aug 1857 Macao.
16 Oct 1857 Hongkong.
30 Oct 1857 Canton River.
28 Dec 1857 Capture of Canton (see also report in London Gazette www.gazettes-online.co.uk of 16 and 26 Feb 1858).
15 Mar 1858 Hongkong.
24 Aug 1858 departed Hongkong for England.
1 Oct 1856 - 26 Jun 1858 Parliamentary Grant of £33,000, for services (in lieu of Prize Money) on the China Station to be divided between 56 Vessels
1860 Chatham
1866 Hospital hulk.
1870 Pembroke Dock (appears to be Admin Ship for Pembroke Dock)
1879 Pembroke Dock. The captain of Nankin is also Superintendent of Pembroke Yard and the Commander is Harbourmaster of Pembroke Dock.
Apr 1886 Pembroke
1890 Pembroke Dock. Receiving Ship. The captain of Nankin is also Superintendent of Pembroke Yard and the Commander is Harbourmaster of Pembroke Dock.
1895 Sold