HMS Centinel (1804)

HMS Centinel, or HMS Sentinel, was launched as the mercantile Friendship in 1800. The Royal Navy purchased her in 1804. She then served in the North Sea until she wrecked in October 1812.

For other ships with the same name, see Friendship (ship) and HMS Sentinel.

History
Great Britain
NameFriendship
Launched1800, Yarmouth
FateSold 1804
United Kingdom
NameHMS Centinel, or HMS Sentinel
AcquiredJune 1804, by purchase
FateWrecked 10 October 1812
General characteristics
Tons burthen
  • Friendship: 193 (bm)
  • Centinel:194 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 80 ft 10 in (24.6 m)
  • Keel: 63 ft 4 in (19.3 m)
Beam24 ft 0 in (7.3 m)
Depth of hold14 ft 5+1⁄2 in (4.4 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement45 (Royal Navy)
Armament
  • Centinel: 4 × 3-pounder guns
  • Centinel: 2 × 9-pounder guns + 10 × 18-pounder guns
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