Hms fire queen 1851. An iron paddle steamer, built in liverpool in 1844 for mackey & co, calcutta merchants. She was bought by the admiralty in 1847 and listed as a fleet tender. , based at portsmouth, she became the tender to hms victory between 1854-69, and then to hms duke of wellington between 1870-80. The admiralty disposed of her in 1883, the name transferred to a special service yacht built in 1882. H. M. S. Firequeen
signed and dated 'p. J. Ouless 1851' (lower left)
oil on canvas laid to board
20. 5 x 33. 5cm (8 x 13 1/4in). Object Type: painting. Date: 1851.
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