HMS Harrier (1881)

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

HMS Harrier was a schooner of the Royal Navy. Built at Cowes, Isle of Wight and launched in 1872.^[2] She was bought by the Royal Navy for £2874 and named HMS Harrier.^[3]

Harrier far left, was ordered on special service to the coast of Zanzibar, against slavers in 1881

Wreck of Harrier[1]
History
United Kingdom
Name	Harrier
Builder	Cowes, Isle of Wight
Launched	1872
Fate	Wrecked July 1891
United Kingdom
Name	HMS Harrier
Acquired	15 March 1881
Fate	Sold April 1888
General characteristics
Type	schooner

Initially in use for policing the East Africa slave trade, she commenced service on the Australia Station in September 1883.^[2] Undertaking some survey work, she was paid off in 1888 and she was sold in Sydney to the London Missionary Society for £1200.^[2]

Harrier was wrecked upon F Reef, Great Barrier Reef, near Cooktown in July 1891.^[4]