Sheldrake, 1855
Type: Gunboat ; Armament 4
Launched : 1 Sep 1855 ; Disposal date or year : 1865
Disposal Details : Sold Montevideo
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.

4 Feb 1856 Devonport. In Barnpool

23 Apr 1856, Present at Fleet Review, Spithead ; Blue Squadron ; Commander Simpson

29 Nov 1861 Devonport. Commissioned.

1864 on the South East Coast of America. Number of Cases of Disease and Injury.