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HMS Squirrel (1785)

History
Great Britain
Name: HMS Squirrel
Builder: Barton, Liverpool
Launched: 9 May 1785
Out of service: 6 March 1817
Fate: Sold to J Cristall for breaking up
General characteristics
Tons burthen: 563 (bm)
Length: 119 ft (36.3 m)
Beam: 32 ft 6 in (9.9 m)
Armament: 24 guns

HMS Squirrel was a Royal Navy 24-gun sixth rate, built in 1785 and broken up in 1817.

On 3 March 1806, Squirrel and Mediator left Cork, escorting a convoy for the West Indies. The convoy was reported "all well" on 25 March at 27°30′N 20°30′W / 27.500°N 20.500°W / 27.500; -20.500. Squirrel was going to escort 12 merchantmen on to Demerara, Berbice, and Surinam.

Squirrel, Lynx, and Driver captured three ships on 6 September: Snelle, Jager, and Engesende. Jalouse shared by agreement with Lynx and Driver in the proceeds.




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