HMS Crocodile (1867)

HMS Crocodile was a Euphrates-class troopship launched into the Thames from the Blackwall Yard of Money Wigram and Sons on 7 January 1867. She was the fourth and last vessel of the Royal Navy to carry the name.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Crocodile.

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Crocodile
Ordered1865
BuilderMoney Wigram and Sons
Launched7 January 1867
FateSold 11 May 1894
General characteristics
Class and typeEuphrates-class troopship
TypeTroopship
Displacement6,211 tons
Tons burthen4,206 tons BM
Length360 ft (109.7 m) (overall)
Beam49 ft 1.5 in (15.0 m)
Depth of hold22 ft 4 in (6.81 m)
Installed power
  • As built: 4,044 ihp (3,016 kW)
  • From 1869: unknown
Propulsion
  • 2-cylinder horizontal single-expansion (later compound-expansion) trunk engine
  • Single screw
Sail planBarque
Speed15 kn (28 km/h)
ArmamentThree 4-pounder guns
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