HMS Redbridge (1807)
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| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Redbridge |
| Builder | America |
| Launched | 1806 |
| Acquired | 1807 by capture |
| Renamed | HMS Variable in 1808 |
| Fate | Sold 1814 |
| General characteristics [1] | |
| Tons burthen | 172 (bm) |
| Length |
|
| Beam | 21 ft 10 in (6.7 m) |
| Depth of hold | 8 ft 0 in (2.4 m) |
| Sail plan | Schooner |
| Complement | 50 |
| Armament | 2 × 6-pounder guns + 8 × 12-pounder carronades |
HMS Redbridge was the French schooner Aristotle, built in America. The Royal Navy took her into service as HMS Redbridge in 1807 and renamed her HMS Variable in 1808. She was sold in 1814.
Lieutenant Robert Yates commissioned Redbridge in 1808 in Jamaica.
On 26 July 1812 Variable captured Resolution, which was on her way to Havana with a cargo of flour, rice, etc. Then on 20 August Variable captured Trinidad, which too was on her way to Havana, but with a cargo of lumber.[2] On 29 August Variable captured Louisa Antoina, bound to Havan with lumber.[3]
In late 1812 Rhodian, Captain John George Boss, and the schooner Variable captured the American privateer Dash. Dash was armed with one gun and had a crew of 30 men.[a] Next, Variable and the boats of Rhodian, on 16 September 1812 captured Sarah Ann, of one 12-pounder gun and 44 men.[5][6]
In late March 1813 Variable recaptured two vessels and captured two more, all of which she sent into Nassau, Bahamas:[7]
- English schooner Mayflower (23 March), laden with flour, from Providence and bound to Providence;
- English brig Dominica Packet (23 March), laden with sugar, coffee, etc., bound to Liverpool.[b]
- Spanish schooner Maria (23 March), laden with flour, bound to Havana from Philadelphia.
- American brig Penobscot (27 March), laden with molasses and sugar, bound to Boston from St. Jago de Cuba.
Fate
Variable was sold in 1814. She was struck from the lists on 23 November.[1]