HMS Foxhound (1806)

HMS Foxhound was an 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop built by King at Dover and launched in 1806. She participated in the battle of the Basque Roads in early 1809 and foundered later that year.

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

Foxhound
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Foxhound
NamesakeFoxhound
BuilderKing, Dover
Launched1806
CommissionedMay 1807
Honors and
awards		Naval General Service Medal with the clasp "Basque Roads 1809"
FateFoundered 31 August 1809
General characteristics
Class and typeCruizer-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen38426⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:100 ft 0 in (30.5 m)
  • Keel:77 ft 2+7⁄8 in (23.5 m)
Beam30 ft 7 in (9.3 m)
Draught
  • Uladen:7 ft 0 in (2.1 m)
  • Laden:11 ft 0 in (3.4 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 9 in (3.9 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement121
Armament
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