HMS Delight (1806)

HMS Delight was a British Royal Navy 16-gun brig-sloop of the Seagull class launched in June 1806, six months late. She grounded off Reggio Calabria in January 1808 and was burnt to prevent her being salvaged.

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

Delight
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Delight
Ordered12 July 1805
BuilderRichard Thorne, Fremington
Laid downJune 1805
LaunchedJune 1806
CommissionedJuly 1806
FateGrounded off Reggio Calabria in January 1808
General characteristics
Class and type16-gun brig-sloop
Tons burthen28444⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 93 ft 0+1⁄2 in (28.4 m) (overall)
  • 76 ft 1+7⁄8 in (23.2 m) (keel)
Beam26 ft 6 in (8.1 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 0+1⁄4 in (3.7 m)
Sail planSloop
Complement95
Armament
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