HMS Dolphin (1801)

HMS Dolphin was 10-gun cutter that served the Royal Navy from 1793 to 1802, first as a hired armed cutter, and then after the Navy purchased her, as HMS Dolphin. During her almost decade of service Dolphin patrolled the English Channel protecting British trade by capturing French privateers and recapturing their prizes.

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

History
Great Britain
NameDolphin
AcquiredHired 30 March 1793
FateSold 3 June 1801
United Kingdom
NameHMS Dolphin
AcquiredBy purchase 3 June 1801
FateSold 1802
General characteristics
TypeCutter
Tons burthen92 12⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 58 ft 0 in (17.7 m) (overall)
  • 43 ft 4+1⁄4 in (13.2 m) (keel)
Beam20 ft 0+1⁄2 in (6.1 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 6 in (2.6 m)
Sail planCutter
Complement35
ArmamentAs hired vessel: 8 x  3-pounder guns + 4  12-pounder carronades As naval vessel: 6 x  3-pounder guns + 4 x 12-pounder carronades
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