Waterwitch was converted for use as a survey vessel, which included replacing her engine and boilers to provide 450 horsepower. She commissioned in 1894 for service on the Australia Station, undertaking a series of surveys on passage to the Cape of Good Hope.
Waterwitch was transformed into a survey vessel, which involved replacing her engine and boilers to generate 450 horsepower. She entered service in 1894 for use on the Australia Station, conducting surveys along the route to the Cape of Good Hope.