HMS Gaspée (1773)
HMS Gaspée (or HMS Gaspe or HMS Gaspé) was purchased in North America in 1772, commissioned in 1773, and captured in 1775. The Royal Navy recaptured her in 1776. She was recommissioned and served again until prepared for disposal at the end of 1777. At some point she was at the "Battle of Fundy", but when this occurred and what her role was is currently obscure.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Gaspée |
| Acquired | By purchase 1772 |
| Commissioned | January 1773 |
| Captured | November 1775 |
| Fate | Recaptured 1776 and sold, possibly in 1777 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 7754⁄94 (by calc.), or 102 (bm) |
| Length | 49 ft 0 in (14.9 m) |
| Beam | 16 ft 10 in (5.1 m) |
| Depth of hold | 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m) |
| Sail plan | Schooner, or brig (mentions differ) |
| Complement | 30 |
| Armament | 6 guns + 8 × ½-pounder swivel guns |
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