HMS Monkey (1801)

HMS Monkey was launched in 1801 at Rochester. She served in the Channel, North Sea, and the Baltic, and was wrecked in December 1810.

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

HMS Lynx and HMS Monkey capturing three Danish luggers, 12 August 1809; oil on canvas, 19th century
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Monkey
Ordered7 January 1801
BuilderJohn Nicholson, Rochester
Laid downJanuary 1801
Launched11 May 1801
FateWrecked 25 December 1810
General characteristics
Class and typeBloodhound-class gun-brig
Tons burthen18752⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:80 ft 2 in (24.4 m)
  • Keel:65 ft 11+1⁄2 in (20.1 m)
Beam23 ft 1+1⁄2 in (7.0 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 6 in (2.6 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament12 × 18-pounder carronades (2 as bow chasers)
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