HMS Grecian (1814)

Grecian was an American schooner launched in 1812. During the War of 1812 she received a letter of marque. The Royal Navy captured her on 5 February 1814 and took her into service as HMS Grecian. She was sold in 1822. In 1823 she became a merchantman. In 1824 the Chilean Navy captured her, but she escaped, and thereafter may have served for a time as a Spanish privateer. After the end of the Peruvian War of Independence she apparently returned to more conventional pursuits and was probably lost in 1829 though she was still listed in 1830 as sailing between London and Lima.

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

History
United States
NameGrecian
OwnerIsaac McKim
BuilderThomas Kemp, Baltimore
Launchedc.March 1812
CapturedCaptured on 2 May 1814
United Kingdom
NameHMS Grecian
Acquired
  • Captured on 2 May 1814
  • Purchased 3 November 1815
FateSold 1822
United Kingdom
NameGrecian
OwnerD. Holbrow (captain)
Port of registryLondon
Acquired1823 by purchase
FateProbably lost 1829; last listed 1830
General characteristics
Tons burthen22432⁄94, or 226, or 229 bm
Length
  • 95 ft 11 in (29.2 m) (overall)
  • 74 ft 3 in (22.6 m) (keel)
Beam23 ft (7.0 m)
Depth of hold10 ft 5 in (3.2 m)
Sail planschooner
Complement
  • Grecian:24-27
  • HMS:50
Armament
  • Grecian:2 × 4-pounder + 2 x 6-pounder guns + 5 swivels
  • HMS:8 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder guns (Royal Navy)
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