HMS Starling (1801)

HMS Starling was launched in 1801. She grounded in December 1804 and burnt to avoid her falling into enemy hands.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Starling
NamesakeStarling
Ordered7 January 1801
BuilderBalthazar & Edward Adams, Bucklers Hard
Launched4 April 1801
FateWrecked December 1804
General characteristics
Class and typeBloodhound-class gun-brig
TypeGun-brig
Tons burthen1859⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 80 ft 1+1⁄2 in (24.4 m) (gundeck)
  • 65 ft 8 in (20.02 m) (keel)
Beam23 ft 0+1⁄4 in (7.0 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 6 in (2.59 m)
Complement50
Armament12 × 18-pounder carronades
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