HMS Valorous
Survived
| Type | Steamer |
|---|---|
| War | Crimean War |
| Main guns | 1 × 10″ gun |
Paddle frigate. Fought at both attacks on Bomarsund.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Gundeck: 10 × 32 pdr guns
- Upper deck: 1 × 68-pounder gun, 1 × 10 in (250 mm) gun, 4 × 32 pdr guns
| Builder | Pembroke Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | March 1849 |
| Launched | 30 April 1851 |
| Length | 210 ft (64 m) |
| Speed | 9–10 knots (17–19 km/h; 10–12 mph) |
| Complement | 175 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
30 April 1851
First attack on Bomarsund
Survived
21 June 1854
Battle of Bomarsund
Survived
8–16 August 1854
Fate
Survived
Sold for scrap, 27 February 1891