HDMS Brev Drageren (1801)
HDMS Brev Drageren (also Brevdrageren) was a Danish let brigger (light brig), launched in 1801 for the Royal Danish Navy. She was one of the many vessels the British captured from the Danish after the Battle of Copenhagen in 1807. She was subsequently added to the Royal Navy as HMS Brev Drageren, and was involved in two notable actions while in British service. She was sold in 1825.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Denmark | |
| Name | Brevdrageren |
| Builder | Hohlenberg, Nyholm Dockyard |
| Launched | 1801 |
| Fate | Surrendered to the British after the Battle of Copenhagen |
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Brev Drageren |
| Acquired | Captured from Denmark 7 September 1807 |
| Commissioned | 1808 |
| Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "21 March Boat Service 1813" |
| Fate | Sold for breaking 13 October 1825 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Brevdrageren-class light brig |
| Tons burthen | 18168⁄94 (bm) |
| Length |
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| Beam | 22 ft 9 in (6.9 m) |
| Depth of hold | 10 ft 3+1⁄2 in (3.1 m) |
| Sail plan | Brig |
| Complement |
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| Armament | 2 x 6-pounder guns + 10 x 18-pounder carronades (Royal Navy service) |
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