Superb, 1842
Type: 2nd rate ; Armament 80
Launched : 6 Sep 1842 ; Disposal date or year : 1869
BM: 2583 tons
Notes:
1846 Experimental Squadron Portsmouth, Thursday. April 23 Superb, Captain A. L. Cony, -Sir W. Symonds constructor, 80 guns. 2589 tons. July 1846 The Squadron of Evolution at Cove. Summer Cruise. With respect to the movements of the squadron we are informed, that they are under orders to proceed again to sea after a delay of three days to water - that they will cruise towards Bantry, and anchor for some time in that splendid bay, where, as we are informed, it is intended that the crews and marines shall be landed and exercised in warlike tactics, landing at night, and such like evolutions, the object of the present trials being to exercise the crews and manoeuvre them in naval operations. See St. Vincent for the full extract from the Cork Southern Reporter.
14 July, 1846.Evolutions for the Squadron of Evolutions See St. Vincent for the full extract from the Cork Cork Examiner
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Summer, 1848, Malta Harbour
20 Dec 1848 Portsmouth.
30 Aug 1851 Mediterranean
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1860 Chatham