HMS Avenger (1804)
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For other ships with the same name, see Thames (ship) and HMS Avenger.
HMS Avenger was the collier Thames, launched in 1803, that the Royal Navy purchased in 1804 and renamed. During her service she captured a number of prizes. She also captured one French privateer and participated in the capture of the Danish island of Anholt. She wrecked at St. John's, Newfoundland on 8 October 1812.
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United Kingdom | |
Name | Thames |
Launched | 1803, Thames |
Fate | Sold May 1804 |
United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Avenger |
Acquired | May 1804 by purchase |
Commissioned | June 1804 |
Fate | Wrecked 8 October 1812 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Tons burthen | 390 (bm) |
Sail plan | Sloop |
Complement | 80 |
Armament | 2 × 9-pounder chase guns + 18 × 24-pounder carronades |
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