[1] However, given the number of ports along the Queensland coast, it was realised that additional ships were required.

Five ships had already been ordered for the Queensland Department of Harbours and Rivers when the decision was taken to convert them to also serve as auxiliary gunboats.

Stingaree served until 1895 whilst Pumba remained on strength at the time of Federation in 1901, before being sold to Pioneer Gravels (Queensland).

She was rebuilt in 1958 and renamed Enterprise, serving as a cargo vessel beyond the late 1970s.

[2] Bream (1963), Dolphin (1963) and Stingaree (1966) were sunk off Tangalooma, Moreton Bay.