HMS Thistle (1808)

HMS Thistle was a Shamrock-class schooner launched at Bermuda on 27 February 1802. She participated in one notable single ship action that resulted (many years later) in the Admiralty awarding her crew the Naval General service Medal (NGSM). She was wrecked on 6 March 1811.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Thistle
OrderedFebruary 1808
BuilderBermuda
Launched27 September 1808
Honours and
awards		Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Thistle 10 Feby. 1810"
FateWrecked 6 March 1811
General characteristics
Class and typeShamrock-class schooner
Tons burthen15032⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • 78 ft 8 in (24.0 m)
  • 60 ft 8+1⁄8 in (18.494 m)
Beam21 ft 7 in (6.58 m)
Draught7 ft 10 in (2.39 m) Ship complement =50
Armament2 × 6-pounder guns + 8 × 12-pounder carronades
NotesAll measurements are per design, not "as built"
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