HMS Decoy (1810)
HMS Decoy was launched in 1810. She participated in the capture of several small French privateers, captured or recaptured a number of merchant vessels, and captured a number of smuggling vessels. The French captured her in 1814.
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Decoy |
| Ordered | 2 October 1809 |
| Builder | Daniel List, Fishbourne |
| Laid down | November 1809 |
| Launched | 22 March 1810 |
| Captured | 22 March 1814 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Decoy-class |
| Type | Cutter |
| Tons burthen | 20332⁄94 (bm) |
| Length |
|
| Beam | 26 ft 0 in (7.9 m) |
| Depth of hold | 11 ft 0 in (3.4 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 60 |
| Armament | 10 × 18-pounder carronades |
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