HMS Euphrates (1866)

HMS Euphrates was an iron-hulled troopship of the Euphrates class. She was designed for the transport of British troops to India, and launched in the River Mersey on 24 November 1866 by Laird Brothers of Birkenhead. She was the fourth and last Royal Navy ship to bear the name.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Euphrates
Ordered1865
BuilderLaird Brothers of Birkenhead
Yard number325
Launched24 November 1866
Fate
  • Sold on 23 November 1894
  • Resold for breaking in August 1895
General characteristics
Class and typeEuphrates-class troopship
TypeTroopship
Displacement6,211 tons
Tons burthen4,173 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
  • At build: 5,004 ihp (3,731 kW)
  • After 1873: 1,739 ihp (1,297 kW)
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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