HMS Hotspur (1810)

History
United Kingdom
Name: HMS Hotspur
Builder: Parsons
Launched: 13 October 1810
Fate: Broken-up in January 1821
General characteristics
Class and type: Fifth-rate 36-gun frigate
Tons burthen: 952 bm
Length: 145 ft 0 in (44.2 m)
Beam: 38 ft 6 in (11.7 m)
Sail plan: Full-rigged ship

HMS Hotspur was 36-gun Fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy. Built by Parsons of Warsash and launched on 13 October 1810.

On 30 April 1812 Sir William Bensley, Sovereign, Harriet, and City of London were at 25°40′N 23°5′W / 25.667°N 23.083°W / 25.667; -23.083 and under escort by Hotspur, which parted from them and returned to England.[1] The East Indiamen had left England and were on their way to the East Indies.

Hotspure was broken up in January 1821.[2]

References

  1. Lloyd's List №4672.
  2. "HMS Hotspur (1810) (1st) 5th Rate 36-gun". Retrieved 2014-01-31.
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