HMS Investigator

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Investigator, 1811
Type: Survey brig ; Armament 16
Launched : 23 Apr 1811 ; Disposal date or year : 1857
BM: 121 tons
Notes:

Deal 14 Jun 1814 departed for Sheerness.

27 Nov 1821 in commission and employed on voyages of discovery and survey duties.

Harwich 10 Nov 1825 whilst employed surveying the coast has been severely damaged in the gales which have swept the North Sea in recent days, her bulwarks being stove in, and her boats washed away, and it is feared that her tender has foundered with all hands.

1830 the Shetlands and River Thames, for survey, Mr. G. Thomas in command.

16 May 1832 arrived at Ramsgate having lost her anchor and chain, and having damaged her windlass.

3 Jun 1832 departed Sheerness for Deal.

1837 Police ship

20 Dec 1848 Woolwich, Thames Police.