HMS Monkey (1801)

HMS Lynx and HMS Monkey capturing three Danish luggers, 12 August 1809; oil on canvas, 19th century
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Monkey
Ordered7 January 1801
BuilderJohn Nicholson, Rochester
Laid downJanuary 1801
Launched11 May 1801
FateWrecked 25 December 1810
General characteristics
Class & typeBloodhound-class gun-brig
Tons burthen1875294 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:80 ft 2 in (24.4 m)
  • Keel:65 ft 11+12 in (20.1 m)
Beam23 ft 1+12 in (7.0 m)
Depth of hold8 ft 6 in (2.6 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement50
Armament12 × 18-pounder carronades (2 as bow chasers)

HMS Monkey was launched in 1801 at Rochester. She served in the Channel, North Sea, and the Baltic, and was wrecked in December 1810.