Vessel Profile

Daring (H.M.S.)

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Story

This naval sloop (fantome-class) was built in 1874 by H.M. Dockyard (Blackwall, London).

Historical Notes

This vessel conducted surveys of the entrance of the Skeena River in 1877 while in command of Commander John G.J. Hanmer RN on the Pacific Station from 1875-1878.

In 1889 she wa sold for breaking up.

Owners & Masters

In 1874-1889 she was a warship of the Royal Navy.

Masters

Commander John G.J. Hanmer RN (1877)

Armament

4 guns

Named Features

Daring Point (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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