It was a John Laird built 210 foot iron hulled paddle wheel British Government Troopship, carrying elements of the 74th Foot (Later 2nd Battalion HLI) as well as several other regiments, including the 91st Foot, the 43rd Foot, the 60th Rifles, the 93rd Foot, the 6th Foot, 12th Foot, 45th Foot, 73rd Foot, Royal Marines,… (read more)