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HMS ''York'' was one of many [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]] warships ordered after they were most needed. Although the major naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars had already occurred by the time of her launching, ''York'' was employed on some notable campaigns.
HMS ''York'' was one of many [[United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland|British]] warships ordered after they were most needed. Although the major naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars had already occurred by the time of her launching, ''York'' was employed on some notable campaigns.


After her launch, ''York'' was under the command of Captain Robert Barton, and as part of [[Sir Samuel Hood, 1st Baronet|Sir Samuel Hood]]'s squadron, she participated in the occupation of [[Madeira]].
After her launch, ''York'' was under the command of Captain Robert Barton, and as part of [[Sir Samuel Hood, 1st Baronet|Sir Samuel Hood]]'s squadron, she participated in the occupation of [[Madeira]].


In 1809, ''York'' was on the [[West Indies|West India Station]], and was involved in the capture of [[Martinique]]. In April a [[Troude's expedition to the Caribbean|strong French squadron]] arrived at the [[Îles des Saintes]], south of Guadeloupe. There they were blockaded until 14 April, when a British force under Major-General [[Frederick Maitland]] and Captain [[Philip Beaver]] in {{HMS|Acasta|1797|2}}, invaded and captured the islands.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=16262|startpage=779|endpage=782|date=30 May 1809}}</ref> ''York'' was among the naval vessels that shared in the proceeds of the capture of the islands.{{#tag:ref|The prize agent for a number of the vessels involved, Henry Abbott, went bankrupt. In May 1835 there was a final payment of a dividend from his estate. A first-class share was worth 10s 2¾d; a sixth-class share, that of an ordinary seaman, was worth 1d. Seventh-class (landsmen) and eighth-class (boys) shares were fractions of a penny, too small to pay.<ref>{{London Gazette|date=3 April 1835|issue=19255|startpage=643}}</ref>|group=Note}}
In 1809, ''York'' was on the [[West Indies|West India Station]], and was involved in the capture of [[Martinique]]. In April a [[Troude's expedition to the Caribbean|strong French squadron]] arrived at the [[Îles des Saintes]], south of Guadeloupe. There they were blockaded until 14 April, when a British force under Major-General [[Frederick Maitland]] and Captain [[Philip Beaver]] in {{HMS|Acasta|1797|2}}, invaded and captured the islands.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=16262|pages=779–782|date=30 May 1809}}</ref> ''York'' was among the naval vessels that shared in the proceeds of the capture of the islands.{{#tag:ref|The prize agent for a number of the vessels involved, Henry Abbott, went bankrupt. In May 1835 there was a final payment of a dividend from his estate. A first-class share was worth 10[[shilling|s]] 2¾[[pence|d]]; a sixth-class share, that of an ordinary seaman, was worth 1d. Seventh-class (landsmen) and eighth-class (boys) shares were fractions of a penny, too small to pay.<ref>{{London Gazette|date=3 April 1835|issue=19255|page=643}}</ref>|group=Note}}


In July-August 1809 ''York'' was involved in the disastrous landings at [[Walcheren Campaign|Walcheren]]. ''York'' was later with the [[Mediterranean]] Squadron off [[Toulon]].
In July–August 1809 ''York'' was involved in the disastrous landings at [[Walcheren Campaign|Walcheren]]. ''York'' was later with the [[Mediterranean]] Squadron off [[Toulon]].

On 17 December 1813 ''York'' captured ''Marie Antoinette''.{{#tag:ref|A first-class share was worth [[£sd|£]]230 8s 2d; a sixth-class share was worth £1 10s 1½d.<ref>{{London Gazette|date=8 October 1814|issue=16943|page=2009}}</ref>|group=Note}}


==Fate==
==Fate==
In 1819, ''York'' entered [[Portsmouth]] harbour, where she was stripped of her masts and guns, and converted into a prison ship. HMS ''York'' is best remembered in this state, thanks to a contemporary drawing by [[Edward William Cooke]], which shows her fully converted, and with laundry above her decks where sails once would have been. She would have typically contained approximately 500 convicts.
In 1819, ''York'' entered [[Portsmouth]] harbour, where she was stripped of her masts and guns, and converted into a prison ship. HMS ''York'' is best remembered in this state, thanks to a contemporary drawing by [[Edward William Cooke]], which shows her fully converted, and with laundry above her decks where sails once would have been. She would have typically contained approximately 500 convicts.


After many years at this harbour service, she was finally broken up in March 1854.<ref name="Lavery, SoLv1 p188" />
After many years in this harbour service, she was broken up in March 1854.<ref name="Lavery, SoLv1 p188" />


==Notes, citations, and references==
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*[http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/server/show/conMediaFile.1206/Prison-ship-York-at-Portsmouth-Harbour.html Prison ship ''York'' at Portsmouth Harbour]. PortCities London. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
*[http://www.portcities.org.uk/london/server/show/conMediaFile.1206/Prison-ship-York-at-Portsmouth-Harbour.html Prison ship ''York'' at Portsmouth Harbour]. PortCities London. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
*Andie Byrne, "[http://russiadock.blogspot.com/2013/08/hms-york-built-in-1807-at-nelson-dock.html HMS York, built in 1807 at Nelson Dock in Rotherhithe]", August 18, 2013, A Rotherhithe Blog. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
*Andie Byrne, "[http://russiadock.blogspot.com/2013/08/hms-york-built-in-1807-at-nelson-dock.html HMS York, built in 1807 at Nelson Dock in Rotherhithe]", 18 August 2013, A Rotherhithe Blog. Retrieved 29 November 2014.
*Michael Phillips. [http://www.ageofnelson.org/MichaelPhillips/info.php?ref=2428 ''York'' (74) (1807)]. Michael Phillips' Ships of the Old Navy. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
*Michael Phillips. [http://www.ageofnelson.org/MichaelPhillips/info.php?ref=2428 ''York'' (74) (1807)]. Michael Phillips' Ships of the Old Navy. Retrieved 6 November 2008.
*Lavery, Brian (2003) ''The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850.'' Conway Maritime Press. ISBN 0-85177-252-8.
*Lavery, Brian (2003) ''The Ship of the Line - Volume 1: The development of the battlefleet 1650-1850.'' Conway Maritime Press. {{ISBN|0-85177-252-8}}.
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Latest revision as of 17:08, 2 September 2023

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

HMS York in Prison-ship in Portsmouth Harbour at Fort Blockhouse with convicts going on board, by Edward William Cooke
History
Royal Navy EnsignUnited Kingdom
NameHMS York
Ordered31 January 1805
BuilderBrent, Rotherhithe
Laid downAugust 1805
Launched7 July 1807
FateBroken up, 1854
NotesPrison ship from 1819
General characteristics [1]
Class and typeFame-class ship of the line
Tons burthen1743 (bm)
Length175 ft (53 m) (gundeck)
Beam47 ft 6 in (14.48 m)
Depth of hold20 ft 6 in (6.25 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planFull-rigged ship
Armament
  • Gundeck: 28 × 32-pounder guns
  • Upper gundeck: 28 × 18-pounder guns
  • QD: 4 × 12-pounder guns + 10 × 32-pounder carronades
  • Fc: 2 × 12-pounder guns + 2 × 32-pounder carronades
  • Poop deck: 6 × 18-pounder carronades

HMS York was a 74-gun third-rate ship of the line of the Royal Navy, built at Rotherhithe by the contract firm Samuel & Daniel Brent, and launched on 7 July 1807.[1] She saw service during the Napoleonic Wars, though is best known for her time spent as a prison ship.[citation needed] She was broken up in March 1854.[1]

Service history

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HMS York was one of many British warships ordered after they were most needed. Although the major naval battles of the Napoleonic Wars had already occurred by the time of her launching, York was employed on some notable campaigns.

After her launch, York was under the command of Captain Robert Barton, and as part of Sir Samuel Hood's squadron, she participated in the occupation of Madeira.

In 1809, York was on the West India Station, and was involved in the capture of Martinique. In April a strong French squadron arrived at the Îles des Saintes, south of Guadeloupe. There they were blockaded until 14 April, when a British force under Major-General Frederick Maitland and Captain Philip Beaver in Acasta, invaded and captured the islands.[2] York was among the naval vessels that shared in the proceeds of the capture of the islands.[Note 1]

In July–August 1809 York was involved in the disastrous landings at Walcheren. York was later with the Mediterranean Squadron off Toulon.

On 17 December 1813 York captured Marie Antoinette.[Note 2]

Fate

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In 1819, York entered Portsmouth harbour, where she was stripped of her masts and guns, and converted into a prison ship. HMS York is best remembered in this state, thanks to a contemporary drawing by Edward William Cooke, which shows her fully converted, and with laundry above her decks where sails once would have been. She would have typically contained approximately 500 convicts.

After many years in this harbour service, she was broken up in March 1854.[1]

Notes

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  1. ^ The prize agent for a number of the vessels involved, Henry Abbott, went bankrupt. In May 1835 there was a final payment of a dividend from his estate. A first-class share was worth 10s 2¾d; a sixth-class share, that of an ordinary seaman, was worth 1d. Seventh-class (landsmen) and eighth-class (boys) shares were fractions of a penny, too small to pay.[3]
  2. ^ A first-class share was worth £230 8s 2d; a sixth-class share was worth £1 10s 1½d.[4]

Citations

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  1. ^ a b c d Lavery, Ships of the Line, vol. 1, p. 188.
  2. ^ "No. 16262". The London Gazette. 30 May 1809. pp. 779–782.
  3. ^ "No. 19255". The London Gazette. 3 April 1835. p. 643.
  4. ^ "No. 16943". The London Gazette. 8 October 1814. p. 2009.

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