 Photograph of Capricieuse | |
| History | |
|---|---|
 France | |
| Name | Capricieuse |
| Namesake | "Capricious", "whimsical" |
| Builder | Toulon [1] |
| Laid down | October 1847 [1] |
| Launched | 5 July 1849 [1] |
| Stricken | 18 March 1865 [1] |
| General characteristics | |
| Length | 43.9 m (144 ft) |
| Beam | 11.8 m (39 ft) |
| Draught | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Complement | 244 men |
| Armament |
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| Armour | Timber |
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Capricieuse was commissioned under Arnault de Gorse on 1 September 1849. From 1850, she served in the Far East under Captain Rocquemaurel, returning to Toulon in 1854. She then took part in the Crimean War as a troopship. [1]
Capricieuse returned to China in 1856. In 1858, she took part in the Battle of Canton, being present at the capture of the city on 30 January and at the Battle of Taku Forts. [1]
She returned to Toulon in 1860. Struck in 1865, she was broken up in 1868. [1]
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