HMS Garland (1807) facts for kids
Garland
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| Name | HMS Garland |
| Ordered | 30 January 1805 |
| Builder | Richard Chapman, Bideford |
| Laid down | August 1805 |
| Launched | 25 April 1807 |
| Completed | 8 September 1807 at Plymouth Dockyard |
| Commissioned | March 1807 |
| Fate | Sold 9 May 1817 |
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| Class and type | Laurel-class post ship |
| Tons burthen | 52626⁄94(bm) |
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| Beam | 31 ft 8 in (9.65 m) |
| Depth of hold | 10 ft 3+1⁄8 in (3.127 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Complement | 155 |
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HMS Garland was a 22-gun warship of the Royal Navy. She was a special type of ship called a Laurel-class post ship. Garland was built by Richard Chapman in Bideford, England. She was launched on 25 April 1807. This ship was involved in the War of 1812 and was later sold in 1817.
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Life at Sea for HMS Garland
Garland began her service in March 1807. Her first captain was Header Whittier. Soon after, on 11 November 1807, she sailed to the West Indies. She served under several captains during her time there. Captain Richard Plummer Davies took command of Garland in June 1812.
Capturing Enemy Ships
During her service, Garland was very good at capturing enemy ships. This was known as "prize taking." These captured ships and their goods were called "prizes."
- On 28 July 1812, Garland recaptured a ship named Hassan. It was carrying various goods to Havannah.
- Just five days later, on 2 August, Garland captured Superb. This ship was sailing to Boston without any cargo.
- On the same day, Garland also captured Dal, which was carrying rum and sugar. She also captured Madisonia, which had sugar and hides.
Garland was also involved in capturing smaller vessels. On 13 September 1812, her crew used boats to capture an American privateer. This was a private ship that attacked enemy merchant ships. The privateer was called Poor Sailor. It had one 6-pounder gun and a crew of 15 men. Later, on 4 December, Garland captured a brig (a type of sailing ship) named San Pedro. It was sailing from New Orleans.
Adventures in the Mediterranean
In 1814, Garland was off the coast of Spain. In 1815, a famous leader named Napoleon escaped from his exile. Because of this, the British Navy sent Garland to the Adriatic Sea. She was part of a group of ships led by Captain Charles Austen. He was the brother of the famous writer Jane Austen.
Their mission was to work with the Austrian forces. They also needed to stop some Neapolitan warships. Garland and another ship watched two large warships at Brindisi. After the surrender of Naples, Captain Austen convinced the captains of the two Neapolitan warships to join the side of the restored king, Ferdinand IV of Naples.
After this, Garland and other British ships sailed to the Greek Archipelago. They were looking for a French group of ships. Their goal was to stop the French from capturing merchant ships and to prevent piracy. However, the French ships had already left the area. Soon after, peace was made.
End of Service
In 1816, Garland was no longer in active service. She was kept at Deptford. Finally, on 9 May 1817, Garland was sold to a person named Mr. Hill for £1,500.
