HMS Lightning (1806)

HMS Lightning was launched in 1806 as a Thais-class fireship. Like the other members of her class she was quickly converted to a sloop. She participated in the second Battle of Copenhagen, captured a number of small prizes, and was sold in 1816.

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

Plan of the Lightning
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Lightning
Ordered1 October 1805
BuilderObadiah Ayles, Topsham
Laid downJanuary 1806
Launched14 October 1806
FateSold August 1816
General characteristics
Class and typeThais class Ship-sloop
Tons burthen422 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 108 ft 9 in (33.15 m)
  • Keel: 90 ft 7 in (27.6 m)
Beam29 ft 7 in (9.02 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 0 in (2.74 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planSloop
Complement121
Armament
  • Upperdeck: 16 × 24-pounder carronades
  • QD: 6 × 18-pounder carronades
  • Fc: 2 × 9-pounder bow chasers + 2 × 18-pounder carronades
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