HMS Arab (1812)

HMS Arab was launched in 1812. She had a relatively uneventful career until she was wrecked on 18 December 1823 with the loss of all aboard.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Arab
Ordered24 October 1811
BuilderJohn Pelham, Frindsbury
Launched22 August 1812
CommissionedSeptember 1812
FateWrecked 18 December 1823
General characteristics
Class and typeCruizer-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen38992⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 99 ft 7+1⁄4 in (30.4 m)
  • Keel: 78 ft 1+3⁄8 in (23.8 m)
Beam30 ft 7+5⁄8 in (9.3 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 9+1⁄2 in (3.9 m)
Complement121
Armament16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow chasers
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