HMS Tamar (1814) facts for kids
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| Name | Tamar |
| Namesake | River Tamar |
| Ordered | 18 January 1813 |
| Builder | Josiah & Thomas Brindley, Frindsbury |
| Laid down | May 1813 |
| Launched | 23 March 1814 |
| Completed | 5 November 1814 |
| Fate | Sold in 1837 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Sixth-rate post ship |
| Tons burthen | 45083⁄94 (bm) |
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| Beam | 30 ft 9 in (9.4 m) |
| Sail plan | Full-rigged ship |
| Complement | 155 |
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HMS Tamar was a special kind of post-ship with 26 guns. It was part of the Conway-class of ships. This ship was built in 1814. Later, in 1831, it was changed into a coal hulk, which is like a floating storage unit for coal. The Tamar was kept at Plymouth and was eventually sold in 1837.
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Adventures of HMS Tamar
The ship Tamar was built by Josiah & Thomas Brindley in a place called Frindsbury in 1814. After it was built, the ship sailed to Halifax. Sadly, during this journey, many sailors became sick with a fever.
Challenges at Sea
In August 1819, the Tamar faced a challenge. It was pushed ashore on the coast of Labrador, which was then part of British North America. Luckily, the crew managed to get the ship back into the water later.
Pirate Encounters
Under the command of Captain George Richard Pechell, the Tamar had an exciting adventure in 1820. It managed to capture a large pirate ship near San Domingo. This showed how brave and skilled the crew of the Tamar were.
Exploring Australia
The Tamar also played a part in an attempt to set up a new settlement. This was on Melville Island at a place called Fort Dundas. This area is in the Gulf of Carpentaria in Australia. However, the settlement did not succeed.
Capturing the Jupiter
On March 3, 1821, the Tamar arrived in Kingston, Jamaica. It brought with it another ship called the brigantine Jupiter. The Tamar had stopped the Jupiter in the Mona Passage after a long chase. The Jupiter had eight guns and 190 men. It was flying the flag of Buenos Ayres. The Jupiter did not give up easily. The Tamar had to fire several shots at it. These shots caused damage to the Jupiter's ropes and sails. A few days later, the Tamar sailed to Savanilla with the captured Jupiter.
What Happened to the Tamar?
In 1831, the Tamar was changed into a coal hulk. This meant it was used to store coal while floating in the water. It was based at Plymouth. After serving in this role for a few years, the Tamar was sold in 1837.
