HMS Lily was an Arab-class composite gunvessel built for the Royal Navy.

She was launched in 1874, saw service in Chinese and North American waters, and was wrecked on the coast of Labrador on 16 September 1889.

[1] This "composite" construction was both cheap and easy to repair and allowed the wooden planking to be coppered, reducing marine growth.

A single screw was provided, which could be hoisted clear of the water to improve the ship's hull lines when sailing.

[2] Lily was wrecked off Point Amour Lighthouse, Labrador in thick fog[3] on 16 September 1889.