Blenden Hall
Blenden Hall (sometimes Blendon Hall) was a full-rigged ship, launched in 1811 at Bursledon, Hampshire, England. A French frigate captured her in 1813, but then abandoned her. After her recovery she returned to trade. She was wrecked in 1821 on Inaccessible Island in a notable incident.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Blenden Hall |
| Namesake | Blendon Hall |
| Owner |
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| Builder | John Tyson & Richard F. S. Blake, Bursledon, Hampshire |
| Launched | 20 July 1811 |
| Fate | Wrecked 1821 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 450, 472, or 47335⁄94, or 475 (bm) |
| Length | 123 ft 9 in (37.7 m) |
| Beam | 29 ft 1 in (8.9 m) |
| Draught | 18 ft 0 in (5.5 m) (laden) |
| Sail plan | full-rigged |
| Complement | 24 |
| Armament | 2 × 9-pounder guns + 14 × 12-pounder carronades |
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