HMS Partridge was a Cherokee-class brig-sloop constructed for the Royal Navy in the late 1820s. Built at Pembroke Dockyard, she was ordered on 28 October 1826, laid down in August 1828, and launched on 12 October 1829. The vessel measured approximately 90 feet in length at the gundeck, with a beam of 24 feet 8 inches and a depth of hold of 11 feet. She displaced around 297 long tons and had a deep draught of 9 feet, with a tonnage of roughly 23 tons burthen. Designed by Henry Peake, the Cherokee-class ships were known for their nimbleness and quick maneuverability, featuring a relatively small crew of 52 men when fully manned, although Partridge often operated with a reduced complement of 33. Her armament comprised ten muzzle-loading, smoothbore guns: eight 18-pounder carronades and two 6-pounder guns placed in the bow as chase guns, suitable for both combat and pursuit roles. Initially fitted out as a tender in April 1836, Partridge was assigned to the flagship of the Commander-in-Chief at Plymouth. Her service included notable operations such as arriving at Helgoland on 6 June 1838, where she played a role in the deportation of Harro Harring to Britain. Despite her active duties, the Cherokee-class ships earned a reputation, in some cases, for accidents, earning the nickname 'coffin brigs,' though modern analysis suggests this was due more to the demanding roles and inexperienced crews rather than inherent design flaws. HMS Partridge remained in service until she was sold out of the Royal Navy on 2 February 1864. Her career highlights her role as a versatile and agile vessel within the small-class brig-sloops, contributing to maritime operations during her three-decade service life.

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