HMS Investigator (1823)

HMS Investigator was a survey sloop of the Royal Navy. She was purchased in 1823 for service in Indian waters.

History
Royal Navy EnsignUnited Kingdom
NameHMS Investigator
Acquired1823
FateUnknown
General characteristics
Class and typesurvey sloop
Tons burthen450 tons
PropulsionSails
Sail plansloop

On 1 November 1825 the eight-man crew of Investigator′s tender, the cutter Star, abandoned Star in the North Sea; the British merchant ship Amity rescued them.[1] On 8 November 1825, Investigator herself was "wrecked" in the North Sea, but she survived and reached Harwich, Essex, England, on 11 November 1825.[2]

Investigator′s fate is unknown.

Citations

  1. "The Marine List". Lloyd's List (6064). 15 November 1825.
  2. "Ship News". The Times. No. 12814. London. 18 November 1825. col E, p. 2.

References


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