HMS Briseis (1808)
HMS Briseis was a 10-gun Cherokee- class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1808 at Upnor, on the River Medway. She participated in one notable single ship action before she wrecked in 1816.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Briseis |
| Builder | John King, Upnor |
| Launched | 19 May 1808 |
| Commissioned | June 1808 |
| Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Briseis 14 Octr. 1810" |
| Fate | Wrecked 5 November 1816 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Cherokee-class brig-sloop |
| Tons burthen | 237⁄94 bm |
| Length |
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| Beam | 24 ft 7+1⁄2 in (7.5 m) |
| Draught | 11 ft 0 in (3.4 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Brig |
| Complement | 75 men and boys |
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