HMS Cracker (1804)

History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Cracker
Ordered9 January 1804
BuilderThomas Pitcher, Northfleet
Laid downApril 1804
Launched30 June 1804
FateSold 1816 for breaking up
General characteristics
Tons burthen1805⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 80 ft 0 in (24.38 m)
  • Keel: 65 ft 10+5⁄8 in (20.1 m)
Beam22 ft 8 in (6.91 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 5 in (2.87 m)
Complement50
Armament10 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 chase guns

HMS Cracker was a later Archer-class gun brig, launched in 1804. She participated in several actions and captured two small French privateers. She was sold for breaking up in 1816.

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