HM galley Comet (1777)

HM galley Comet was the South Carolina Navy's brigantine Comet, which the government of South Carolina purchased in 1775. The British Royal Navy captured her in 1777. She grounded and was destroyed in 1780.

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

History
South Carolina
NameComet
Acquired1775 by purchase
Captured22 December 1777
Great Britain
NameHM galley Comet
Acquired22 December 1777 by capture
FateDestroyed 29 April 1780
General characteristics
Type
  • 1775:Schooner converted to brig to snow
  • RN:Galley
Tons burthenest. 120 (bm)
PropulsionSails, then oars and sails after conversion to a galley
Complement
  • SC brig:80-85
  • Prize:35
  • HM galley:40
Armament
  • 1775:2 x 12-pounder guns in the bow + several 4 or 6-pounder guns amidships + possibly swivel guns as well + possibly 2 × 9-powder stern chasers
  • Later:16 carriage guns total later reduced to 12
  • British service:1 × 18-pounder gun in the bow + 6 × 6-pounder guns amidships
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