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ALBION
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Built in 1842, Plymouth.
Sold in 1884. |
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- The largest two-decker sailing warship built in England. She was fast but had a tendency to roll excessively in heavy weather, making her an unstable gun platform.
- 1843 Capt. Nicholas LOCKYER, 11/1843, Channel squadron until paid off in January 1848.
- 1850 Capt. William JOHNSTONE, 05/1850, Mediterranean.
- 1852 Capt. Stephen LUSHINGTON, 07/1852, Mediterranean.
- In conjunction with the French she took part in the bombardment of the Sebastopol forts on 17 October 1854.
It was supposed to be part of a combined assault with the army but the land attack ceased when a French magazine blew up mid morning.
The ships were towed into position by steamers lashed alongside.
ALBION was twice hit by red-hot shot which set her on fire and suffered 11 killed and 17 wounded after being hit by four shells. She and ARETHUSA had to return to Malta for repairs. - She was converted to steam at Devonport between April 1860 and May 1861 but she was never completed for sea. She remained in reserve until broken up in 1884.
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