HMS Swallow (1805)

HMS Swallow was a Cruizer-class brig-sloop launched in December 1805, nine months late. She served the Royal Navy through the Napoleonic Wars, capturing numerous privateers. After the end of the wars she was broken up in 1815.

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

Fight between Renard and HMS Swallow in 1812. Drawing by Paris, engraving by Chabannes.
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Swallow
Ordered27 November 1802
BuilderBenjamin Tanner, Dartmouth
Laid downMay 1804
Launched24 December 1805
FateBroken up November 1815
General characteristics
Class and typeCruizer-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen386 50⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 100 ft 1+1⁄2 in (30.518 m) (gundeck)
  • 77 ft 3+1⁄4 in (23.552 m) (keel)
Beam30 ft 8 in (9.35 m)
Depth of hold13 ft 0 in (3.96 m)
Sail planBrig rigged
Complement121
Armament16 x 32-pounder carronades + 2 x 6-pounder bow guns
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