Story
This sloop, naval (2nd class) was built in 1860 by H.M. Dockyard (Portsmouth).
Historical Notes
On October 02, 1862 the paddle ship Iona of David Hutcheson & Co was wrecked off Gourock following a collision with the newly launched H.M.S. Chanticleer.
Owners & Masters
In 1860-1875 she was owned by the Royal Navy. On January 23, 1875 she was sold for breaking up.
Armament
five 40-pounder breech-loading guns and twelve 32-pounder muzzle-loading smooth bore guns
References
J.J. Colledge and Ben Warlow (2010) Ships of the Royal Navy. Casemate Oxford UK
