HMS Manly (1804)

HMS Manly was an Archer-class gun-brig launched in 1804. During her career first the Dutch captured her, then the British recaptured her, then the Danes captured her, and finally the British recaptured her again. The British renamed her HMS Bold after her recapture in 1813. She was sold out of service in 1814.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Manly and HMS Bold.

Configuration of typical brig
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Manly
OperatorRoyal Navy
Ordered9 January 1804
BuilderJohn Dudman & Co, Deptford Wharf
Laid downFebruary 1804
Launched7 May 1804
CommissionedMay 1804
CapturedJanuary 1806
Batavian Republic
Nameunknown
Acquiredby capture January 1806
Captured1 January 1809
United Kingdom
NameHMS Manly
OperatorRoyal Navy
Acquiredby capture 1 January 1809
Captured2 September 1811
Denmark & Norway
NameHDMS The Manly
Acquired2 September 1811 by capture
FateCaptured March 1813 or sold October 1813
United Kingdom
NameHMS Bold
OperatorRoyal Navy
AcquiredMarch or November 1813
FateSold 11 August 1814
General characteristics
Class and typeArcher-class gun-brig
Tons burthen17779⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 80 ft 1 in (24.41 m) (overall)
  • 66 ft 0+1⁄2 in (20.130 m) (keel)
Beam22 ft 6 in (6.86 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5+1⁄2 in (2.883 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament
  • British service: 10 x 18-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder chase guns
  • Dutch service: 12 x 18-pounder carronades + 4 x long brass 6-pounder guns
  • Danish service: 10 x 18-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder guns
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