HMS Asp (1797)

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Asp
NamesakeAsp
Ordered7 February 1797
BuilderJohn Randall, Rotherhithe
Laid downFebruary 1797
Launched10 April 1797
Honours &
awards
Naval General Service Medal with clasp "Egypt"
FateSold c.July 1803
General characteristics
Class & typeAcute-class gunbrig
Tons burthen1588594 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:75 ft 1 in (22.9 m)
  • Keel:61 ft 7+34 in (18.8 m)
Beam22 ft 1 in (6.7 m)
Depth of hold7 ft 11+14 in (2.4 m)
Complement50
Armament12 × 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.