HMS Sharpshooter (1805)

HMS Sharpshooter (or Sharp Shooter) was launched in 1805. She operated in the Channel, often from the Channel Islands. She participated in two actions and captured a small number of merchant vessels. She was sold and broken up in 1816.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Sharpshooter
OrderedJune 1804
BuilderWarren Matthew, Brightlingsea
Laid downAugust 1804
Launched2 February 1805
FateSold for breaking up in 1816
General characteristics
Class and typeArcher-class gunbrig
Tons burthen17747⁄94(bm)
Length
  • Overall:80 ft 2 in (24.4 m)
  • Keel:65 ft 11 in (20.1 m)
Beam22 ft 6 in (6.9 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5 in (2.9 m)
Complement50
Armament10 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 chase guns
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