HMS Reindeer
Captured
| Type | Sloop |
|---|---|
| Guns | 18 guns |
| War | War of 1812 |
Brig-sloop under William Manners that attacked the bigger Wasp in the western approaches on 28 June 1814. After a close fight and three attempts to board, in which Manners was killed, she was taken and burned.
Armament and specifications
Armament
- Originally: 16 × 32-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder bow-chasers
- Later: 16 × 24-pounder carronades + 2 × 6-pounder guns + 1 × 12-pounder carronade boat gun
| Builder | S(amuel) & D(aniel) Brent, Rotherhithe |
|---|---|
| Laid down | June 1804 |
| Launched | 15 August 1804 |
| Commissioned | September 1804 |
| Length | 100 ft 0 in (30.48 m) |
As built, from the ship's Wikipedia article. Figures there may cover later refits too.
Career
Launched
15 August 1804
USS Wasp vs HMS Reindeer
Captured
28 June 1814
William Manners, killed leading the boarders; burned
Fate
Captured
Captured and burnt by USS Wasp on 28 June 1814