HMS Daring (1844)

HMS Daring was a 12 gun-brig of the Royal Navy which became part of the Experimental Squadrons of both 1844 and 1845, and later served in the West Indies. She was sold in 1864.

A sailor's woolwork picture of Daring
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Daring
Ordered10 July 1843
BuilderPortsmouth Dockyard
Cost£8,036 (plus £4,992 for fitting)
Laid downOctober 1843
Launched2 April 1844
Commissioned22 October 1844
FateSold 7 October 1864
General characteristics
Tons burthen425 59/94 bm
Length104 ft (32 m)
Beam31 ft 4 in (9.55 m)
Depth of hold15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
Sail planBrig-rigged
Complement130
Armament
  • 12 guns:
  • 2 × 32-pounder (39cwt) guns
  • 10 × 32pounder (25cwt) guns
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