In 1859 Hans Busk gave the following information dealing with the Sardinian Navy.
P. 127: "Sardinia owns just now 6 fine steam frigates, 4 sailing ditto; 3 steam and 4 sailing corvettes; 3 steam despatch vessels; 3 steam transports; 1 tug; 4 brigantines: altogether 29 vessels, carrying 136 guns, with crews amounting to 2922 men. The Sardinian Navy is commanded by 1 vice-admiral, 2 rear-admirals, 7 captains of ships of the line, 8 captains of frigates, adn 8 captains of corvettes."
Source
H. Busk. The Navies of the World; their present state, and future capabilities, p. 103 and 126-127. London, 1859. Digitized by Google.
