Sésostris was a paddle steamer, initially built as a postal steamer for the Near Eastern service of the Messageries Maritimes.

In 1852, she became a steam aviso in the French Navy.

From 1853 to 1854, Sésostris cruised off Western Africa under Lieutenant Chastenet.

[1] In 1855, she was re-armed with mortars for the Crimean War, notably taking part in the Battle of Kinburn.

[1] A model of Sésostris is on display at the Musée national de la Marine in Paris.