History | |
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United Kingdom | |
Name | HMS Juniper |
Ordered | February 1808 |
Builder | Bermuda |
Laid down | 1808 |
Launched | 1809 |
Honours and awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "St. Sebastian"[1] |
Fate | Sold 3 November 1814 |
General characteristics [2] | |
Class and type | Shamrock-class schooner |
Tons burthen | 15032⁄94 (bm) |
Length |
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Beam | 21 ft 7 in (6.6 m) |
Depth of hold | 7 ft 10 in (2.4 m) |
Sail plan | Schooner |
Armament | 6 × 12-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder guns |
HMS Juniper was launched at Bermuda in 1809 for the British Royal Navy. She participated in one campaign for which her crew was awarded the Naval General Service Medal (1847) with clasp "San Sebastian". She also participated in the capture of several merchant ships. The Navy sold her in 1814.