French brig Friedland (1807)

Friedland was the name-ship of her class of French Illyrien or Friedland-class brig. She was built at Venice and launched in June 1807. The Royal Navy captured her a year later and took her into service as HMS Delight. She served in the Mediterranean and was sold in 1814.

For other ships with the same name, see French ship Friedland and HMS Delight.

Friedland
History
France
NameFriedland
NamesakeBattle of Friedland
BuilderVenice
Laid downNovember 1806
Launched14 March 1807
Captured26 March 1808
United Kingdom
NameDelight
Acquired26 March 1808 by capture
FateSold 1 September 1814
General characteristics
Class and typeFriedland-class
Displacement360 tons (French)
Tons burthen340 33⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 97 ft 6 in (29.7 m) (overall)
  • 76 ft 1 in (23.19 m) (keel)
Beam29 ft 0 in (8.8 m)
Draught3.50 m (11.5 ft) (unloaded)
Depth of hold4.38 m (14.4 ft)
Sail planBrig
Complement
  • French service:112
  • British service:100
Armament
  • French service: 16 × 12-pounder guns (at capture)
  • British service:14 × 24-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder chase guns
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