Vessel Profile

Belleisle (H.M.S.)

Belleisle (H.M.S.)
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Story

This warship was built in 1819 by H.M. Dockyard (Pembroke).

Historical Notes

In 1842 this vessel was engaged as a troopship in the operations in Yang-tse-kiang China.

In 1872 this vessel was broken up.

Owners & Masters

In 1819-1872 she was a Royal Navy warship.

Masters

Commander John Kingcome RN (1842)

Armament

20 guns. (originally 64 guns).

Named Features

Belleisle Sound (BC)

References

  • Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)
  • J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
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