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HMS Opossum (1856) (3rd)
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This the third ship to carry the name HMS Opossum was an
Albacore class, 4-gun, wooden screw gunboat. Built by Wigram of Northam, laid down 10-Sep-1855, launched 28-Feb-1856 and completed 31-Aug-1856. Took part in the Royal Fleet Review 1856. Used as a hospital hulk from 1876, then a mooring vessel from 1891. Renamed HMS Siren 1895. Sold 1896 at Hong Kong. Won the Battle Honour: China 1856-60.
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30 December, 2012.
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