HMS Corso (1796)

El Corso was launched in Spain in 1791 as a naval brig. the British Royal Navy captured her in 1796 and took her into service as HMS Corso. She then served in the Mediterranean where she captured numerous small vessels, the great majority of which were merchant vessels. In 1802 she sailed to England. From July 1802 to her sale in September 1814 she served as a receiving ship.

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

History
Spain
NameEl Corso
Launched1791
Captured2 December 1796
Great Britain
NameHMS Corso, or HMS El Corso
Acquired2 December 1796 by capture
CommissionedDecember 1796
FateSold 1814
General characteristics
Tons burthen23436⁄94 bm
Length72 ft 8 in (22.1 m) (Keel)
Beam24 ft 7+1⁄2 in (7.5 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 7 in (3.5 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement
  • Spanish service: 136
  • British service:100
Armament
  • Spanish service: 18 × 6-pounder guns
  • British service:18 × 6-pounder guns
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