HMS Repulse (1794)

HMS Repulse was a Dutch hoy that the Admiralty purchased in 1794. She was commissioned into the Royal Navy in March 1794 under Lieutenant George Hill. She and several of her sister ships – (Lion, Eagle, Scorpion, and Tiger) – formed part of a short-lived squadron under Philippe d'Auvergne at Jersey.

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

History
Great Britain
NameHMS Repulse
Acquired3 February 1794 (by purchase)
FateBroken up 1795
General characteristics
TypeHoy
Tons burthen54 (bm)
Length
  • 63 ft 0 in (19.20 m) (overall)
  • 55 ft 2 in (16.8 m) (keel)
Beam13 ft 7+1⁄2 in (4.153 m)
Depth of hold6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail plansloop
Complement30
Armament1 x 24-pounder gun + 3 x 32-pounder carronades

In 1795 she served in the Channel under the command of Lieutenant Jackson Dowsing. The navy sold her in April 1795 for breaking up.

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