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Calypso

3474
Nominal Guns20B181
NationalityUnited Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
OperatorRoyal Navy
Ordered27.3.1834B181
Keel Laid Down12.1837B181
Launched5.1845B181
How acquiredPurpose builtB181
ShipyardChatham Dockyard - Chatham B181
Ship ClassDaphne Class (1834)
Designed by
Sir Robert SeppingsBritish
Designer
Ship Builder
Service 1809-1832
B181
CategorySixth RateB181
Ship TypeCorvette
Sailing RigShip Rigged
Broken Up29.1.1866B181

Dimensions


DimensionMeasurementTypeMetric EquivalentB181
Length of Gundeck120' 0"Imperial Feet36.576 
Length of Keel99' 5 ½"Imperial Feet30.1879 
Breadth37' 2"Imperial Feet11.2849 
Breadth (oa)37' 6Imperial Feet11.2994 
Depth in Hold18' 0"Imperial Feet5.4864 
Burthen730 7194Tons BM 

Armament


5.1845Broadside Weight = 320 Imperial Pound ( 145.12 kg)B181
Gun Deck20 British 32-Pounder



Sources


IDNameAuthorType
B181Sail and Steam Navy ListDavid Lyon, Book
 
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