HMS Peacock (1806)

HMS Peacock was a Cruizer-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy. She was launched in 1806 and had a relatively uneventful career until she had the misfortune to encounter USS Hornet in February 1813. Hornet captured Peacock, which then sank.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Peacock.
Peacock
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Peacock
Ordered27 January 1806
BuilderJabez Bayley, Ipswich
Laid downApril 1806
Launched9 December 1806
FateSunk by USS Hornet, 1813
General characteristics
Class and typeCruizer-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen383 64⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 100 ft 3 in (30.6 m) (overall)
  • 77 ft 5+7⁄8 in (23.6 m) (keel)
Beam30 ft 7 in (9.3 m)
Depth of hold12 ft 9 in (3.9 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planBrig
Complement121
Armament
  • 16 × 32-pounder carronades
  • 2 × 6-pounder bow guns
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