HMS Tickler (1808)

HMS Tickler was a cutter built at Dover in 1798 as the mercantile Lord Duncan. Between October 1798 and October 1801 she served the Royal Navy as the hired armed cutter Lord Duncan. Lord Duncan captured or recaptured several vessels, including one privateer. The Navy purchased Lord Duncan in October 1808 and renamed her HMS Tickler. It sold her in 1816.

For other ships with the same name, see Lord Duncan (ship) and HMS Tickler.

History
Great Britain
NameLord Duncan
NamesakeAdam Duncan, 1st Viscount Duncan
Launched1798, Dover
FateSold 1808
United Kingdom
NameHMS Tickler
Acquired1808 by purchase
FateSold 25 or 28 August 1816
General characteristics
Tons burthen114, or 11416⁄94, or 116 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 62 ft 6 in (19.1 m)
  • Keel: 44 ft 5 in (13.5 m)
Beam21 ft 11+1⁄2 in (6.7 m)
Armament8 × 12-pounder carronades
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