HMS Forester (1856) (7th)
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This the seventh ship to carry the name HMS Forester was an
Albacore class, 4 gun, wooden screw gunboat. Built by Green of Blackwall, laid down 26-Aug-1855, launched 22-Jan-1856 and completed 24-Mar-1856. Took part in the Royal Fleet Review 1856. Renamed YC 7 at Hong Kong in 1868. Lost 02-Sep-1871 in a Typhoon at Hong Kong. Won the Battle Honour: China 1856-60.
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30 December, 2012.
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