HMS Racoon (1857) explained

HMS Racoon was a steam corvette.

History

Racoon was launched on 25 April 1857 at Chatham Dockyard. In July 1863 she ran aground in Loch Ness and was damaged. She was repaired at Portsmouth, Hampshire. In May 1874, Racoon ran aground at Barbadoes.^[1] Racoon was broken up in 1877 at Devonport, Plymouth.^[2]

Prince Alfred was promoted to lieutenant on 24 February 1863, and served under Count Gleichen on the corvette.^{[3] [4]}

References

• Book: Heathcote, Tony. The British Admirals of the Fleet 1734 – 1995. Pen & Sword Ltd . 2002 . 0-85052-835-6.

Notes and References

1. News: Reported Naval Disaster . Western Mail . Cardiff . 22 May 1874 . 1578 . Second .
2. Web site: Mid-Victorian RN vessel HMS Racoon. pdavis.nl. 2019-11-24.
3. Heathcote, p. 9.
4. News: The Racoon. The Illustrated London News. 7 February 1863. 150–.