HMS Calliope (1808)

HMS Calliope was a Cherokee-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1808. She operated primarily in the North Sea where she captured numerous small merchant vessels and one French privateer. She also was present at the battle of Lake Borgne, near New Orleans. She was broken up in 1829.

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

Figurehead of HMS Calliope
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Calliope
NamesakeCalliope
Ordered31 December 1807
BuilderJohn Dudman & Co., Deptford
Laid downApril 1808
Launched8 July 1808
CommissionedSeptember 1808
FateBroken up 13 August 1829
General characteristics
Class and typeCherokee-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen23614⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 90 ft 0 in (27.4 m) (gundeck)
  • 73 ft 5+1⁄2 in (22.4 m) (gundeck)
Beam24 ft 7 in (7.5 m)
Draught9 ft 0 in (2.7 m) (laden); 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) (unladen)
Depth of hold11 ft 2 in (3.4 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement75
Armament8 x 18-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder guns
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