Despatch 1. 28. 171853.
Inclosure N°3 in
on the gutt March 1853. Boats by A. M. Steamir "Hermes," R.N., of the capture of 5 Piratical
Report by Commander Fishbourne
for the
Proportions of a vessel recommended,
of Hongkong, the Canton River, Sex 1413)
Service
Length from 70 to 73 feet,
and about 80
Jons
burthen, with as light draught of water as
possible; to be constructed on the most-
approved principle .
Mode of propulsion .
screw
Nominal power of Engines 20 horses, on the high
pressure principle, and fitted to work
expansively
Boiler warranted to work to
100 lbs. pressure
on
the square inch.
General working pressure from 45 to 50 lbs. Screw to ship and unship.
The vessel to stow 15 Tons of coals, to be rigged.
av a.
fore and aft schooner, (with large sails),
to be fitted with a long 18 pounder gun
on a
pivot, in the most convenient : place for working
it, and two brass 6-pounders.
Should objections be taken to the
working high pressure,
an increase in the
nominal horse-power and size of the vessel will