HMS Rapid (1804)

HMS Rapid was an Archer-class (1804 batch) gun-brig of 12 guns, launched in 1804. She took part in April 1808 in one action that in 1847 the Admiralty recognized with a clasp to the Naval General Service Medal. In May 1808 cannon fire from a shore battery sank her.

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

Rapid
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Rapid
OrderedJune 1804
BuilderRobert Davy, Topsham, Exeter
Laid downJuly 1804
Launched20 October 1804
Honours and
awards		Naval General Service Medal with clasps "Rapid 24 April 1808"
FateSunk by enemy fire May 1808
General characteristics
Class and typeArcher-class gun-brig
Tons burthen17830⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 80 ft 0 in (24.38 m) (overall)
  • 65 ft 10+1⁄4 in (20.072 m) (keel)
Beam22 ft 6+3⁄4 in (6.877 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament10 x 18-pounder carronades + 2 chase guns
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