HMS Tiger
Wrecked
| Type | Steamer |
|---|---|
| War | Crimean War |
| Main guns | 16 guns |
Paddle frigate. Ran aground in fog near Odessa on 12 May 1854 and was shelled by Russian field guns; her captain, Henry Giffard, was mortally wounded and her crew captured. She was set on fire and blew up.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 16 guns
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Launched | 1 December 1849 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
1 December 1849
Bombardment of Odessa
Survived
22 April 1854
Loss of Tiger
Wrecked
12 May 1854
Captain Giffard mortally wounded