HMS Badger (1794)
HMS Badger was a Dutch hoy, one of some 19 that the Admiralty purchased for the Royal Navy in 1794 after France's declaration of war in 1793. The intent was to create quickly a class of gun-vessels for operations in coastal and shallow waters. Of all the hoys, she had probably the most distinguished career in that she helped fend off two French attacks on the Îles Saint-Marcouf, and participated in the capture of several French vessels. The Navy sold her in 1802.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Badger |
| Namesake | Badger |
| Acquired | by purchase under Admiralty Order 3 February 1794 |
| Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Isles St. Marcou" |
| Fate | Sold 1802 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Hoy |
| Tons burthen | 59 (bm) |
| Length |
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| Beam | 14 ft 4 in (4.37 m) |
| Depth of hold | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | sloop |
| Complement | 30 |
| Armament | 1 × 24-pounder gun + 3 × 32-pounder carronades + |
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