HMS Squirrel (1785)
For other ships with the same name, see HMS Squirrel.
| History | |
|---|---|
 Great Britain | |
| Name: | HMS Squirrel |
| Builder: | Barton, Liverpool |
| Launched: | 9 May 1785 |
| Out of service: | 6 March 1817 |
| Fate: | Sold to J Cristall for breaking up |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 563 (bm) |
| Length: | 119 ft (36.3 m) |
| Beam: | 32 ft 6 in (9.9 m) |
| Armament: | 24 guns |
HMS Squirrel was a Royal Navy 24-gun sixth rate, built in 1785 and broken up in 1817.[1]
On 3 March 1806, Squirrel and Mediator left Cork, escorting a convoy for the West Indies. The convoy was reported "all well" on 25 March at 27°30′N 20°30′W / 27.500°N 20.500°W. Squirrel was going to escort 12 merchantmen on to Demerara, Berbice, and Surinam.[2]
Squirrel, Lynx, and Driver captured three ships on 6 September: Snelle, Jager, and Engesende. Jalouse shared by agreement with Lynx and Driver in the proceeds.[3]
References
- ↑ Colledge, JJ; Warlow, Ben (2010). Ships of the Royal Navy. London: Casemate. p. 382. ISBN 978-1-935149--07-1.
- ↑ Lloyd's List, n°4056 - accessed 1 December 2015.
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 15577. pp. 464–465. 19 April 1803.
See also
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