HMS Firm (1804)

HMS Firm was a 12-gun Archer-class gun-brig of the Royal Navy, launched on 2 July 1804. She served in the Channel, where she engaged in one action that would eventually result in her crew qualifying for the Naval General Service Medal. She grounded in 1811 and her crew had to destroy her before abandoning her.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Firm
Ordered9 January 1804
BuilderJosiah & Thomas Brindley, Frindsbury
Launched2 July 1804
Commissioned1805
Honours and
awards		Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Firm 24 April 1810"
FateWrecked, 29 June 1811
General characteristics
Class and typeArcher-class gun-brig
Tons burthen18022⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 80 ft 1+3⁄4 in (24.4 m) (gundeck)
  • 66 ft 0+1⁄8 in (20.1 m) (keel)
Beam22 ft 7+7⁄8 in (6.9 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5+1⁄2 in (2.9 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament10 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 x chase guns
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