HMS Royalist (1807)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Royalist.
HMS Royalist was launched in 1807. She captured many privateers and letters of marque, most French, but also some from Denmark and the United States. Her crew twice were awarded the Naval General Service Medal. She was instrumental in the capture of a French frigate. The Royal Navy sold her in 1819. She then became a whaler, making three complete voyages. She was condemned after a mishap while on her fourth.
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Royalist |
Ordered | 27 January 1806 |
Laid down | May 1806 |
Launched | 10 January 1807 |
Honours and awards |
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Fate | Sold 3 February 1819 |
General characteristics [3] | |
Class and type | Cruizer-class brig-sloop |
Tons burthen | 38232⁄94 (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 30 ft 6 in (9.3 m) |
Depth of hold | 12 ft 9 in (3.9 m) |
Sail plan | Brig |
Complement | 121 |
Armament | 16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow chasers |
United Kingdom | |
Name | Royalist |
Owner | W.Smith |
Acquired | 1819 by purchase |
Fate | Condemned August 1832 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | Whaler (after lengthening):387,[4] or 399,[5] or 400[6](bm) |
Sail plan | Brig |
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