Cherokee-class brig-sloop

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The Cherokee-class brig-sloop was a class of small, two-masted Royal Navy warships of the early 19th century, best known for including HMS Beagle, the survey vessel that carried Charles Darwin on his famous voyage.

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instanceOf Royal Navy ship class
brig-sloop class
warship class
armamentType cannon
associatedEvent voyage of the Beagle NERFINISHED
associatedWith Charles Darwin NERFINISHED
classNameOrigin HMS Cherokee NERFINISHED
constructionMaterial wood
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
design small two-masted warship
famousFor association with Charles Darwin’s voyage
including HMS Beagle
navalWarfareEra Age of Sail NERFINISHED
navy Royal Navy NERFINISHED
notableUnit HMS Beagle NERFINISHED
HMS Cherokee NERFINISHED
numberOfMasts 2
operator Royal Navy
primaryRole warship
propulsion sail
riggingType brig
secondaryRole survey vessel
serviceBranch Royal Navy
timePeriod early 19th century
usedBy British Empire NERFINISHED
usedFor anti-slavery patrols
colonial service
escort duties
patrol
surveying

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HMS Beagle shipClass Cherokee-class brig-sloop