HMS Racoon (1857)

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

HMS Racoon was a Pearl-class steam corvette.

Racoon, by William Frederick Mitchell, 1873
History
United Kingdom
Name	HMS Racoon
Namesake	Racoon
Launched	25 April 1857
Out of service	1877
Fate	Broken up in 1877
General characteristics
Class & type	Pearl-class steam corvette
Tons burthen	1,467 tons
Length	200 ft
Armament	21

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.^[1] In May 1874, Racoon ran aground at Barbados.^[2] Racoon was broken up in 1877 at Devonport, Plymouth.^[1]

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

Gallery

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  Racoon, by George Pechell Mends
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  Racoon in a gale, 10 December 1858
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  HM Steam-Corvette Racoon, 22 Guns, 1863.^[5] Fitted out for Prince Alfred's arrival.