HMS Harrier was an 18-gun Fly-class sloop constructed for the Royal Navy in the early 1830s. She measured 114 feet 4 inches (34.8 meters) in length at the gundeck and 93 feet 6 inches (28.5 meters) along the keel, with a beam of 31 feet 3 inches (9.5 meters). The vessel had a draught of 11 feet 9 inches (3.6 meters) and a depth of hold of 8 feet 3 inches (2.5 meters). Her tonnage was approximately 485 tons burthen, reflecting her size and cargo capacity. The Fly-class ships, including Harrier, were armed with a combination of one 9-pounder cannon positioned in the bow and sixteen 32-pounder carronades, making her adequately armed for her roles during that period. Her crew comprised around 120 officers and ratings, enabling her to perform various duties such as patrols, escort, and combat operations. HMS Harrier was the third vessel to bear this name in the Royal Navy. She was ordered on 30 January 1829, laid down at Pembroke Dockyard in Wales in November 1830, and launched on 8 November 1831. After her construction, she was completed at Plymouth Dockyard on 25 March 1832 and was commissioned earlier, on 24 November 1831. Her service history includes use during a period of expanding maritime operations for the Royal Navy, though specific notable events are not detailed on the page. Overall, HMS Harrier exemplifies the typical design and armament of mid-19th-century Royal Navy sloops, serving as a versatile vessel within the fleet during a time of significant naval development and imperial expansion.

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