HMS Cruizer
Survived
| Type | Sloop |
|---|---|
| War | First Opium War |
| Main guns | 2 × 6-pounder bow guns |
Brig-sloop. Fought at Chusan, Amoy and Chinhai.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- 2 × 6-pounder bow guns
- 16 × 32-pounder carronades
| Builder | Chatham Dockyard |
|---|---|
| Laid down | January 1826 |
| Launched | 19 January 1828 |
| Length | 100 ft 0 in (30.5 m) (overall) 77 ft 3+1⁄4 in (23.6 m) (keel) |
| Complement | 125 |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
19 January 1828
Capture of Chusan
Survived
5 July 1840
Battle of Amoy
Survived
26 August 1841
Battle of Chinhai
Survived
10 October 1841
Fate
Survived
Sold March 1849