HMS Jason (1859)

Summary

HMS Jason was a wooden screw corvette launched on 10 November 1859 for the Royal Navy at Devonport Dockyard.[1] She was broken up in 1877.[2]

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Jason
NamesakeJason
Launched10 November 1859
Out of service1870
FateBroken up in 1877
General characteristics
Class and typeJason-class corvette
Displacement2431 tons`
Length225 feet
PropulsionScrew
Armament21

References edit

  1. ^ Winfield, R. (2014). British Warships in the Age of Sail 1817-1863: Design, Construction, Careers and Fates. Pen & Sword Books Limited. p. 194. ISBN 9781473849624. Retrieved 24 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Mid-Victorian RN vessel HMS Jason". pdavis.nl. Retrieved 24 November 2019.

External links edit

  • Photograph of HMS "Jason" (1859)