Story
This warship was built in 1828 by H.M. Dockyard (Sheerness).
Historical Notes
This vessel was built after the plans of the French frigate Leda. This vessel was on Pacific Station 1850-1851 under Captain George Greville Wellesley RN. This vessel arrived at Fort Rupert from Victoria with Governor Blanshard on board in October 1850 to investigate the murder of three white men by Nahwitti natives.
Owners & Masters
In 1828-1850 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.
Masters
Captain George Greville Wellesley RN
Armament
42 guns
Named Features
Daedalus Passage (BC)
References
- Walbran, Captain John T. (1909)
- Markham, Clements R. (1875)
- J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
