HMS Earnest (1805)

HMS Earnest was launched at Leith in 1805 as one of 48 later Archer-class gun brigs for the British Royal Navy. During her naval career Earnest captured five small privateers and numerous merchant vessels. In 1816 the Admiralty sold her and she became the merchantman Earnest. She continued to sail and was last listed in 1850.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Earnest
OrderedJune 1804
BuilderMenzies & Goalen, Leith
Laid downAugust 1804
Launched16 January 1805
CommissionedFebruary 1805
FateSold May 1816
United Kingdom
NameEarnest
AcquiredMay 1816 by purchase
FateLast listed 1850
General characteristics
Class and typeArcher-class gun-brig
Tons burthen1826⁄94, or 18220⁄94 bm
Length
  • Overall: 80 ft 11+1⁄8 in (24.7 m)
  • Keel: 66 ft 8+1⁄8 in (20.3 m), or 65 ft 10 in (20.1 m)
Beam22 ft 8 in (6.9 m), or 22 ft 6 in (6.9 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5 in (2.9 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament10 × 18-pounder carronades
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