HMS Carnation (1807)
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For other ships with the same name, see HMS Carnation.
HMS Carnation was a Royal Navy 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop built by Taylor at Bideford and launched in 1807. After the French brig Palinure captured her, she was burned by the French to prevent her recapture.
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Carnation |
Builder | Taylor, Bideford |
Launched | 3 October 1807 |
Captured | 3 October 1808 by the French |
France | |
Name | Carnation |
Acquired | 3 October 1808 |
Fate | Burned 31 January 1809 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Class and type | 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop |
Tons burthen | 383 27⁄94 (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 30 ft 6+1⁄2 in (9.309 m) |
Depth of hold | 12 ft 9+1⁄4 in (3.893 m) |
Propulsion | Sails |
Sail plan | Brig-sloop |
Complement | 121 |
Armament | 16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder guns |
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