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Rainbow, 1856
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 8 Mar 1856 ;
Disposal date or year : 1888
Disposal Details : Sold
BM: 232 tons
Propulsion: Screw
Machinery notes: 60 hp
Notes:
All gunboats from 1 Jan 1856, are to be commissioned as independent commands with a crew of 36 men and officers.
23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; Red Squadron ; Commander Grove
1857 survey vessel.
1870 Tender to Wivern, Hull
1872 Drill ship
1879 Tender to President. Thames off Somerset House. For R.N. Artillery Volunteers. Officer in charge: Robert Mindry, Superannuated Gunner, RN