HMS Bold (1801)

HMS Bold was a 14-gun Archer-class gun-brig of the Royal Navy built at Blackwall Yard. She took part in several minor actions and captured some prizes before she grounded in 1811 and was broken up shortly thereafter.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Bold
Ordered30 December 1800
BuilderWells & Co, Blackwall Yard
Laid downJanuary 1801
Launched16 April 1801
CompletedBy 9 May 1801
FateBroken up in April 1811
General characteristics
Class and typeArcher-class gun-brig
Tons burthen17929⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 80 ft 8 in (24.6 m) (overall)
  • 65 ft 10+1⁄4 in (20.1 m) (keel)
Beam22 ft 7+1⁄2 in (6.9 m)
Depth of hold9 ft (2.74320 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament2 × 32-pounder carronades + 10 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 × 8-inch howitzers
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