HMS Narcissus (1801)

HMS Narcissus was the lead ship of the Royal Navy Narcissus-class 32-gun fifth-rate frigates, launched in 1801. She participated in the War of 1812.

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

Plan of the Narcissus
History
United Kingdom
NameNarcissus
BuilderKing's Yard at Deptford
Laid down1 January 1799
Launched25 August 1801
FateBroken up 1837
General characteristics
Class and typeNarcissus-class frigate
Tons burthen90890⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 142 ft 5+3⁄4 in (43.4 m)
  • Keel: 118 ft 11+1⁄8 in (36.2 m)
Beam37 ft 10+7⁄8 in (11.6 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 6 in (3.8 m)
Complement254
Armament
  • Upper deck: 26 × 18-pounder guns
  • QD: 2 × 9-pounder guns + 8 × 24-pounder carronades
  • Fc: 2 × 9-pounder guns + 2 × 24-pounder carronades
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