HMS Union (1823)

HMS Union was the mercantile City of Kingston that the Royal Navy purchased in 1823 for service as a 3-gun schooner. She served in the suppression of the slave trade in the West Indies. She was wrecked in 1828.

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

History
United Kingdom
NameCity of Kingston
NamesakeKingston, Jamaica
Launched1821
FateSold 1823
United Kingdom
Acquired1823 by purchase
FateWrecked 17 May 1828
General characteristics
Tons burthen84 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:59 ft 9 in (18.2 m)
  • Keel:44 ft 6+1⁄4 in (13.6 m)
Beam18 ft 0 in (5.5 m)
Depth of hold6 ft 10 in (2.1 m)
Sail planschooner
Armament3 or 4 guns
NotesShe was fitted with two centreboards on pivots with the result that she had a draught of only 6 ft 6 in (2.0 m).
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