HMS Juniper (1809)

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Juniper
OrderedFebruary 1808
BuilderBermuda
Laid down1808
Launched1809
Honours and
awards
Naval General Service Medal with clasp "St. Sebastian"[1]
FateSold 3 November 1814
General characteristics [2]
Class and typeShamrock-class schooner
Tons burthen1503294 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:78 ft 8 in (24.0 m)
  • Keel:60 ft 8+18 in (18.5 m)
Beam21 ft 7 in (6.6 m)
Depth of hold7 ft 10 in (2.4 m)
Sail planSchooner
Armament6 × 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.

  1. ^ "No. 20939". The London Gazette. 26 January 1849. p. 244.
  2. ^ Winfield (2008), p. 362.