Bronze Age Gold from Wales

Full hull model of H.M. Screw Steam Gun Boat JANUS.

H.M. Screw Steam Gun Boat JANUS. Crown Class 233 Tons B.O.M. 110' x 22' x 4' 1-68 PDR S.B. 1-32 PDR S.B. One set of single-cylinder reciprocating engines: 40 hp (NOM) 145 (IND) = 8 knots 30 officers and ratings Launched Pembroke 8th March 1856 Sail area 2,466 sq.ft. Increased to 4,889 sq.ft. Signal number 1358 Coal lighter 12-1869 Y.C.B. Sent to China spring 1857 with other gun boats and gun vessels. Sold Hong Kong 1871.