Speedy-class brig
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The Speedy class brigs were a two-ship class of brig built for the Royal Navy during the later years of the American War of Independence. They survived into the French Revolutionary Wars.
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HMS Speedy falling in with the wreck of Queen Charlotte, 21 March 1800 | |
Class overview | |
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Name | Speedy |
Builders | Thomas King, Dover |
Operators | Royal Navy |
Completed | Two |
Lost | One |
Retired | One |
General characteristics | |
Type | 14-gun brig |
Tons burthen | 207 21⁄94 Tons bm |
Length |
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Beam | 25 ft 8.25 in (7.8296 m) |
Depth of hold | 10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
Propulsion | Sail |
Sail plan | brig |
Complement | 90 |
Armament |
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