HMS Sheldrake (1825)

HMS Sheldrake was a Royal Navy 10-gun Cherokee-class brig-sloop launched in 1825 at Pembroke. In 1827 she became a Post Office Packet Service packet, sailing out of Falmouth, Cornwall. She was sold in 1855 for breaking up.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Sheldrake.

Sheldrake entering Falmouth Harbour
History
United Kingdom
NameHMS Sheldrake
BuilderPembroke Dock
Launched19 May 1825
FateSold for scrap, 1855
General characteristics
Class and typeCherokee-class brig-sloop
Tons burthen235 bm
Length90 ft 4 in (27.53 m)
Beam24 ft 6 in (7.47 m)
Draught12 ft 6 in (3.81 m)
PropulsionSails
Complement
  • Royal Navy: 120
  • Packet: 21
Armament
  • Royal Navy: 8 × 18-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder guns
  • Packet: 2 × 9-pounder guns
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