Hired armed cutter Sandwich

His Majesty's Hired armed cutter Sandwich served the Royal Navy from 23 May 1798 until the French frigate Créole captured her on 14 June 1799. She then served in the French Navy until the Royal Navy recaptured her on 15 October 1803. The Navy purchased her in 1804 and she served for some months in 1805 as HMS Sandwich before she was sold in Jamaica. During this period she captured three small French privateers in two days.

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

History
Great Britain
NameSandwich
Acquired22 May 1798 by lease
Captured14 June 1799
France
NameSandwich
Acquired14 June 1799 by capture
Captured15 October 1803
United Kingdom
NameHMS Sandwich
Acquired1804 by purchase
FateSold 1805
General characteristics
TypeCutter
Tons burthen11090⁄94, or 113 (bm)
Length66 ft 6 in (20.3 m) (overall); 51 ft 6 in (15.7 m) (keel)
Beam20 ft 4 in (6.2 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 6 in (2.6 m)
PropulsionSails
Armament
  • Contract: 2 × 4-pounder guns + 10 × 12-pounder carronades
  • French Navy: 8 × 4-pounder guns.
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