HMS Squirrel (1785)

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Squirrel.

HMS Squirrel was a Royal Navy 24-gun sixth rate, built in 1785 and broken up in 1817.^[1]

Squirrel
History
Great Britain
Name	HMS Squirrel
Builder	Barton, Liverpool
Launched	9 May 1785
Out of service	6 March 1817
Fate	Sold to J Cristall for breaking up
General characteristics
Tons burthen	563 (bm)
Length	119 ft (36.3 m)
Beam	32 ft 6 in (9.9 m)
Armament	24 guns

Broken view plan, showing the quarterdeck and forecastle

In February 1799, while serving on the Jamaica Station, Squirrel and HMS Trent, captured the 14-gun privateer, Penada.^[2]

On 3 March 1806, Squirrel and Mediator left Cork, escorting a convoy for the West Indies. The convoy was reported "all well" on 25 March at 27°30′N 20°30′W. Squirrel was going to escort 12 merchantmen on to Demerara, Berbice, and Surinam.^[3] Squirrel, Lynx, and Driver captured three ships on 6 September: Snelle, Jager, and Engesende. Jalouse shared by agreement with Lynx and Driver in the proceeds.^[4]