HMS Challenger (1813)

HMS Challenger was a Cruizer-class brig-sloop launched at Redbridge, Southampton, in 1813. She participated in the capture of a French privateer and then sailed to the East Indies. She was laid up in 1819 and sold in 1824.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Challenger
Ordered29 July 1812
BuilderHobbs & Hellyer, Redbridge
Laid downAugust 1812
Launched15 May 1813
Honours and
awards		Naval General Service Medal with clasp "St. Sebastian"
FateSold May 1824
General characteristics
Class and typeCruizer-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen386 89⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 100 ft 1+3⁄4 in (30.5 m) (gundeck)
  • 77 ft 4+1⁄4 in (23.6 m) (keel)
Beam30 ft 8 in (9.3 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 8+1⁄2 in (3.9 m)
Sail planBrig rigged
Complement121
Armament16 x 32-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder chase guns
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