Draft:HMS Oberon (1847)
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| History | |
| Name | HMS Oberon |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Oberon |
| Builder | Messrs. Rennie |
| Launched | 2 January 1847 |
| Fate | Sunk as target in 1874, raised in 1875, and sold in 1880 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Antelope-class paddle sloop |
| Tonnage | 650 bm |
| Displacement | 1,055 tons |
| Propulsion | Paddle wheels, steam engine |
| Armament | 4 guns |
HMS Oberon was an Antelope-class iron-hulled paddle sloop of the Royal Navy, built by Messrs. Rennie and launched on 2 January 1847. She served in various theaters—including the Mediterranean, South America, and West Africa—before being converted into a gunnery target and eventually sold in 1880.
Design and Construction
[edit]HMS Oberon was constructed as part of the Antelope-class, a group of vessels designed primarily for packet and transport duties during the mid-19th century. Featuring an iron hull—a relatively new innovation at the time—the ship displaced 1,055 tons and had a builder's measure of 650 tons. She was powered by paddle wheels driven by a steam engine and mounted 4 guns for her armament.[1]
Service History
[edit]Mediterranean Service (1847–1858)
[edit]After her commissioning, HMS Oberon was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron. During her Mediterranean deployment she was commanded by several officers:
- Lieutenant George Johnson Gardner (27 August 1847 – 22 October 1850)
- Lieutenant Robert Beazley Harvey (23 October 1850)
- Lieutenant John Osmond Freeland (7 February 1855)
- Lieutenant John Milbourne Jackson (2 June 1856)[1]
South America Station (1858–1865)
[edit]In 1858, HMS Oberon was deployed to the South America Station, where she operated along the southeast coast of the continent. During this period, Lieutenant Frederick George Charles Paget took command on 7 June 1858.[1]
West Africa Squadron (1865–1867)
[edit]Between 1865 and 1867, Oberon served with the West Africa Squadron, participating in anti-slavery patrols and related missions. Her commanders during this period included:
- Lieutenant Edmund Hope Verney (14 November 1865 – 10 November 1866)
- Lieutenant Henry Hand (28 June 1866 – 24 December 1867)[1]
Decommissioning and Fate
[edit]In 1870, HMS Oberon was converted into a gunnery target for naval artillery testing. She was sunk in 1874 during experiments with naval mines, raised in 1875, and ultimately sold for scrap in 1880.[1]
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