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HMS Flora - World Naval Ships Directory

HMS Flora

Name : HMS Flora
Laid Down :
Launched : 11th September 1844
Completed :
Type : 5th Rate
Class :
Builder : Devonport
Country : UK
Pennants :
Fate : Sold 9th January 1891.

The ninth “FLORA” was a 36-gun frigate, launched at Plymouth in 1844. She was of 1634 tons, and carried a crew of 360 men. Her length, beam and draught were 160ft., 49ft., and 17ft. In 1879, while acting as a guardship at Simons Bay, the “Flora” contributed two officers, but no men, to join the Naval Brigade which took part in the Zulu War and first Boer War. Surgeon Mahon greatly distinguished himself by his courage and devotion to the wounded in the disaster at Majuba Hill. From 1874 to 1889 this vessel acted as a receiving ship, and in 1890-1891 she acted as a storeship, being sold in 1891. Became guard ship at Simonstown, South Africa from about 1851.

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HMS Flora

Timeline Entries :


1844 - Launched
1891 - Sold

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