HMS Barrosa (1812)

History
United Kingdom
Name	HMS Barrosa
Ordered	4 April 1811
Builder	Deptford Dockyard
Laid down	October 1811
Launched	21 October 1812
Commissioned	25 October 1812
Fate	Sold 25 May 1841
General characteristics
Type	Apollo-class frigate
Tons burthen	94730⁄94 (bm)
Length	Overall:143 ft 0 in (43.6 m); Keel:121 ft 8+3⁄4 in (37.1 m);
Beam	38 ft 3 in (11.7 m)
Depth of hold	13 ft 3+1⁄2 in (4.1 m)
Propulsion	Sail
Complement	264
Armament	Upper deck:26 × 18-pounder guns ; QD:2 × 9-pounder guns + 10 × 32-pounder carronades; Fc:2 × 9-pounder guns + 4 × 32-pounder carronades;

HMS Barrosa was a frigate launched in 1812 for the Royal Navy. During the War of 1812 she captured several prizes. After the war she spent a decade or so (1823–1833) on harbour duties. The navy sold Barrosa in 1841.

History

United Kingdom
Name	HMS Barrosa
Ordered	4 April 1811
Builder	Deptford Dockyard
Laid down	October 1811
Launched	21 October 1812
Commissioned	25 October 1812
Fate	Sold 25 May 1841
General characteristics
Type	Apollo-class frigate
Tons burthen	94730⁄94 (bm)
Length	Overall:143 ft 0 in (43.6 m) Keel:121 ft 8+3⁄4 in (37.1 m)
Beam	38 ft 3 in (11.7 m)
Depth of hold	13 ft 3+1⁄2 in (4.1 m)
Propulsion	Sail
Complement	264
Armament	Upper deck:26 × 18-pounder guns QD:2 × 9-pounder guns + 10 × 32-pounder carronades Fc:2 × 9-pounder guns + 4 × 32-pounder carronades