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Hydra Class

MachineryB181
2-cylinder side lever. 220 or 240 nhp. circa 9 knots.

NationalityGreat Britain
Nominal Guns4
Approved1837/11/03
Designer
Sir William SymondsBritish
Designer
Ship Builder
RateUnrated
TypeSteam Sloop
Designed Crew135
Ships in Class3

Design ArmamentBroadside Weight = 32.00 Imperial Pound ( 14.51 kg)B181
Gun Deck2 x British 32-Pounder
Pivot Mount2 x British 8inch

Design Dimensions and Ship Information
 OrderedShipyardLaunchedOut of serviceFateGundeck LengthLength of KeelBreadthDepth in holdBurthen
As Designed     165' 0"143' 7 ¼"32' 10"20' 4"814 9194
Hecate (4) 1838-1865
British 4 Gun
Unrated Steam Sloop
12.3.1838Chatham Dockyard - Chatham 30.3.18381865Sold for Break Up165' 0"143' 7 ¼"32' 10"20' 4"814 9194
Hydra (4) 1838-1870
British 4 Gun
Unrated Steam Sloop
18.9.1837Chatham Dockyard - Chatham 7.183813.5.1870Sold for Break Up165' 0"143' 7 ¼"32' 10"20' 4"814 9194
Hecla (4) 1839-1863
British 4 Gun
Unrated Steam Sloop
15.3.1838Chatham Dockyard - Chatham 14.1.183915.6.1863Sold165' 0"143' 7 ¼"32' 10"20' 4"814 9194

Sources


IDNameAuthorType
B181Sail and Steam Navy ListDavid Lyon, Book
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