French frigate Infernal

Infernal was a wooden-hulled paddle frigate of the French Navy.

History
France
NameInfernal
Laid down7 December 1839
Launched1 May 1843
ChristenedInfernal
Decommissioned14 December 1861
FateBurnt by accident in October 1861.
General characteristics
Displacement1,600 tonnes 
Propulsionsails / steam engine
Armament8 guns
ArmourTimber

She took part in the Crimean War.

She was eventually burnt by accident at Valparaiso on 1 October 1861.

References

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  • Roche, Jean-Michel (2005). Dictionnaire des bâtiments de la flotte de guerre française de Colbert à nos jours 1 1671–1870. Roche. ISBN 978-2-9525917-0-6. OCLC 165892922.