HMS Badger (1777)
Badger | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | HMS Badger |
| Acquired | November 1777 |
| Fate | Sold in June 1783 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Brig |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | brig |
| Complement | 90 |
| Armament | 12 guns? |
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HMS Badger was a brig rigged Sloop-of-War in service with the Royal Navy in the late eighteenth century. Badger is notable as being the first Royal Navy ship to be commanded by Horatio Nelson.