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FLYING FISH sailing brigs (1844-1845)
Ships
| Name | No | Yard No | Builder | Laid down | Launched | Comp | Fate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying Fish | Pembroke DYd | 10.1843 | 3.4.1844 | 22.10.1844 | BU 8.1852 | ||
| Kingfisher | Pembroke DYd | 4.1844 | 8.4.1845 | 25.10.1845 | tender 1875 |
Technical data
| Displacement normal, t | 445bm |
|---|---|
| Displacement full, t |
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| Length, m | 31.4 gundeck |
| Breadth, m | 9.86 |
| Draught, m | 4.47 hold depth |
| No of shafts |
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| Machinery | sails |
| Power, h. p. | |
| Max speed, kts | |
| Fuel, t | |
| Endurance, nm(kts) |
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| Armament | 2 x 1 - 161/15 32pdr 39cwt SBML, 10 x 1 - 160/11 32pdr 25cwt SBML |
| Complement | 130 |
Project history
12-gun 3rd class brigs. William Symonds design, approved in 1843.
Modernizations
None.
Naval service
No significant events.
