HMS Tigress (1797)

HMS Tigress was a Courser-class gun-brig built for the British Royal Navy at King's Lynn, and laid down in 1797 as GB No. 45; she was renamed Tigress on 7 August the same year. She was sold on 20 January 1802.

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

History
Great Britain
NameGB No. 45
OrderedMarch 1797
BuilderThomas Pitcher, Northfleet
Laid downMarch 1797
Launched11 September 1797
RenamedHMS Tigress
FateSold January 1802
General characteristics
Class and typeCourser-class gun-brig
Tons burthen16852⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 76 ft 0 in (23.16 m)
  • Keel: 62 ft 2+5⁄8 in (18.964 m)
Beam22 ft 6 in (6.86 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 3 in (2.51 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament10 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 chase guns
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