HMS Sharpshooter (1805)

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Sharpshooter
OrderedJune 1804
BuilderWarren Matthew, Brightlingsea
Laid downAugust 1804
Launched2 February 1805
FateSold for breaking up in 1816
General characteristics
Class & typeArcher-class gunbrig
Tons burthen17747⁄94(bm)
Length
  • Overall:80 ft 2 in (24.4 m)
  • Keel:65 ft 11 in (20.1 m)
Beam22 ft 6 in (6.9 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5 in (2.9 m)
Complement50
Armament10 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 chase guns

HMS Sharpshooter (or Sharp Shooter) was launched in 1805. She operated in the Channel, often from the Channel Islands. She participated in two actions and captured a small number of merchant vessels. She was sold and broken up in 1816.

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