On 23 November 1864, a fine new wooden three-decker sailed from Spithead for Malta on her first commission as flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet.
Nge23 Novemba 1864, enemigangatho emithathu entsha yasuka eSpithead ukuya eMalta kumsebenzi wokuqala njengenqanawa yeflegi Kumkhosi waseMediterranean.