HMS Harrier (1881)

HMS Harrier was a schooner of the Royal Navy. Built at Cowes, Isle of Wight and launched in 1872. She was bought by the Royal Navy for £2874 and named HMS Harrier.

Wreck of Harrier
History
United Kingdom
NameHarrier
BuilderCowes, Isle of Wight
Launched1872
FateWrecked July 1891
United Kingdom
NameHMS Harrier
Acquired15 March 1881
FateSold April 1888
General characteristics
Typeschooner

Initially in use for policing the East Africa slave trade, she commenced service on the Australia Station in September 1883. Undertaking some survey work, she was paid off in 1888 and she was sold in Sydney to the London Missionary Society for £1200.

Harrier was wrecked upon F Reef, Great Barrier Reef, near Cooktown in July 1891.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.