HMS driverDriver, 1840-1861
HMS driverDriver was a first class paddle sloop of the Royal Navy commanded by Commander Charles Richardson
Johnson in the Pacific Station.1
According to this document, the Governor of Vancouver Island, Richard Blanshard, was
first brought to Victoria from Callao, Chile on board HMS driverDriver in March, 1850.
driverDriver is mentioned in several despatches.
- 1. Peter Davis, HMS Driver, William Loney RN—Ships.