HMS Asp (1797)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Asp |
| Namesake | Asp |
| Ordered | 7 February 1797 |
| Builder | John Randall, Rotherhithe |
| Laid down | February 1797 |
| Launched | 10 April 1797 |
| Honours & awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Egypt" |
| Fate | Sold c.July 1803 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class & type | Acute-class gunbrig |
| Tons burthen | 15885⁄94 (bm) |
| Length |
|
| Beam | 22 ft 1 in (6.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 7 ft 11+1⁄4 in (2.4 m) |
| Complement | 50 |
| Armament | 12 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 × 24-pounder bow chasers |
HMS Asp was an Acute-class gunbrig (ex-GB No.5), of the British Royal Navy. The Navy disposed of her in 1803.