HMS Kangaroo (1805)

HMS Kangaroo was an 18-gun sloop of the Royal Navy launched in 1805. The Navy sold her in 1815 and she became the whaler Countess of Morley. After three whaling voyages she became a merchantman. She may have been condemned c.1827; she was last listed in 1833.

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

Kangaroo
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Kangaroo
BuilderJoseph Brindley, Lynn
Laid downAugust 1803
Launched19 September 1805
United Kingdom
NameCountess of Morley
NamesakeFrances Talbot, Countess of Morley
Acquired1815 by purchase
FatePossibly condemned c.1827; last listed 1833
General characteristics
Class and typeSloop
Tons burthen36940⁄94, or 381 bm
Length
  • Overall: 106 ft 1 in (32.3 m)
  • Keel: 87 ft 6+1⁄2 in (26.7 m)
Beam28 ft 2 in (8.6 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 9.5 in (4.20 m)
Complement121
Armament
  • Upper deck:16 × 32-pounder carronades
  • QD:6 × 12-pounder carronades
  • Fc:2 × 12-pounder guns
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