HMS Barham (1811) facts for kids

HMS Barham (as a 50-gun ship) at Constantinople on 25 September 1833
Quick facts for kids History
United Kingdom
Name	HMS Barham
Ordered	2 November 1807
Builder	Perry, Wells & Green, Blackwall Yard
Laid down	June 1808
Launched	8 July 1811
Fate	Rescued in Bonaire 1829, Broken up, 1839
General characteristics
Class and type	Vengeur-class ship of the line
Tons burthen	1761 bm
Length	176 ft (54 m) (gundeck)
Beam	47 ft 6 in (14.48 m)
Depth of hold	21 ft (6.4 m)
Propulsion	Sails
Sail plan	Full-rigged ship
Armament	74 guns: Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounders Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounders Quarterdeck: 4 × 12-pounders, 10 × 32-pounder carronades Forecastle: 2 × 12-pounders, 2 × 32-pounder carronades Poop deck: 6 × 18-pounder carronades

HMS Barham was a large sailing warship of the Royal Navy, the navy of the United Kingdom. She was named after Admiral Charles Middleton. This powerful ship was launched on July 8, 1811, at a place called Blackwall Yard in London.

Originally, HMS Barham carried 74 guns. This made her a "third-rate ship of the line," meaning she was a strong warship. Later, in 1826, she was changed to carry 50 guns. In 1829, the ship had a tough time when she got stuck near Bonaire island. To get free, her crew had to throw 37 cannons into the sea! HMS Barham was eventually taken apart in 1839.

Famous People on Board

Some interesting people served on HMS Barham during its time.

• Francis Edward Bigge was a young officer, a Midshipman. He later became an important early settler in Queensland, Australia.
• John William Spranger was a Commander on the ship.
• Baldwin Wake Walker also served as a Commander.