HMS Albacore (1804)

HMS Albacore (or HMS Albicore) was launched in 1804 in Bristol. She participated in two notable actions. The British Royal Navy sold her in 1815 and she became a merchantman, sailing out of Guernsey. She was lost on 12 October 1821 while sailing from Buenos Aires to Barbados.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Albacore.

Albacore
History
United Kingdom
NameAlbacore
NamesakeAlbacore
Ordered27 November 1802
BuilderJames Martin Hillhouse, Bristol
Laid downMarch 1803
Launched10 May 1804
CommissionedMay 1804
FateSold 1815
General characteristics
Tons burthen36965⁄94 (bm)
Complement121
Armament
  • Upper deck:16 × 32-pounder carronades
  • QD: 6 × 12-pounder carronades
  • Fc: 2 × 12-pounder carronades
United Kingdom
NameAlbicore
Launched1815 by purchase
FateLost 12 October 1821
General characteristics
Tons burthen375 (bm)
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