HMS Express (1800)

HMS Express was the name-ship of a class of two schooner-rigged advice-boats of the Royal Navy. Express was launched in 1800 and served until she was sold in 1813. During her career she served in one action and one campaign that in 1847 qualified her surviving crew members for clasps to the Naval General Service Medal.

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

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Express
Ordered24 May 1800
BuilderJohn Randall & Co., Rotherhithe
Laid downJuly 1800
Launched30 December 1800
CommissionedJanuary 1801
Out of serviceLaid up in ordinary, 1812.
Honours and
awards
  • Naval General Service Medal (NGSM) with clasps
  • "Off the Pearl Rock 13 Decr. 1808"
  • "Martinique"
FateSold May 1813
General characteristics
Class and typeExpress-class schooner
Tons burthen178 48⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 88 ft 0 in (26.8 m) (overall)
  • 72 ft 7+1⁄2 in (22.1 m) (keel)
Beam21 ft 6 in (6.6 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 1 in (4.0 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail plan
Complement
  • 1800: 30
  • 1806: 50
Armament
  • 1800: 6 x 12-pounder carronades
  • 1806: 4 × 18–pounder + 6 × 12-pounder carronades + 2 × 4-pounder guns
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