History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Barrosa |
Ordered | 4 April 1811 |
Builder | Deptford Dockyard |
Laid down | October 1811 |
Launched | 21 October 1812 |
Commissioned | 25 October 1812 |
Fate | Sold 25 May 1841 |
General characteristics [1] | |
Type | Apollo-class frigate |
Tons burthen | 94730⁄94 (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 38 ft 3 in (11.7 m) |
Depth of hold | 13 ft 3+1⁄2 in (4.1 m) |
Propulsion | Sail |
Complement | 264 |
Armament |
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HMS Barrosa was a frigate launched in 1812 for the Royal Navy. During the War of 1812 she captured several prizes. After the war she spent a decade or so (1823–1833) on harbour duties. The navy sold Barrosa in 1841.