Britannia (1802 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Britannia |
| Namesake | Britannia |
| Owner |
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| Launched | 1802 |
| Fate | Destroyed by explosion 11 February 1806 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 455, or 460, or 465(bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Complement | 35 |
| Armament | 20 × 9-pounder guns |
Britannia was a merchant vessel launched at Kingston-upon-Hull in 1802. She repelled the attack of a French privateer in a notable single-ship action in 1804. An accidental explosion in Cork harbour in 1806 destroyed her and killed most of her crew.