Porpoise, 1888
Type: Cruiser, 3rd Class ; Armament 6
BM: tons ; Displacement: 1630 tons
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Machinery notes: 3500
Notes:
15 Feb 1888 Commissioned at Portsmouth
1890 China
11 Mar 1900 It is reported that the Porpoise is to be recommissioned on the Australian Station.