HMS Pelican (1812)

HMS Pelican was an 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in August 1812. She is perhaps best known for her capture in August 1813 of the brig USS Argus. When the navy sold Pelican in 1865 she was the last Cruizer-class vessel still in service.

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

"Pelican" off Ricasoli Point, leaving the Grand Harbour, Malta, 1833, by Nicolas Cammillieri
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Pelican
BuilderRobert Davy, Topsham
Laid downJanuary 1812
LaunchedAugust 1812
Commissioned11 December 1812
Decommissioned1865
Honours and
awards		Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Pelican 14 Augt. 1813"
FateSold June 1865
General characteristics
Class and type18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen38541⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 100 ft (30 m) (overall)
  • 77 ft 5+5⁄8 in (23.612 m) (keel)
Beam30 ft 9 in (9.37 m)
Draught6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (unladen); 11 ft 1 in (3.38 m) (laden)
Depth of hold12 ft 9 in (3.89 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planBrig-sloop
Complement121
Armament16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder guns
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