HMS Manly (1797)

HMS Manly (or Manley), was originally the merchant ship Experiment, launched in 1792 at Leith. The British Royal Navy purchased her in 1797, used her as a gun-brig escorting convoys, and then sold her in 1802. New owners sailed her between London and Montserrat; she was last listed in 1816.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Manly and Experiment (ship).

History
Great Britain
NameExperiment
OwnerJ. Scougal
BuilderLeith
Launched1792
FateSold 1797
Great Britain
NameGB No. 37
AcquiredApril 1797 by purchase
RenamedHMS Manly
FateSold 1802
United Kingdom
NameExperiment
OwnerDice
Acquired1802 by purchase
FateLast listed 1816
General characteristics
Tons burthen157, or 166 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:78 ft 0 in (23.8 m)
  • Keel:65 ft 3 in (19.9 m)
Beam21 ft 3 in (6.5 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 11+1⁄2 in (2.7 m)
PropulsionSail
Complement50
Armament
  • Merchant:2 × 4-pounder guns
  • Royal Navy:2 × 18-pounder guns + 10 × 18-pounder carronades
  • Merchant:4 × 4-pounder guns
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