HMS Satellite was an 18-gun sloop constructed for the Royal Navy in the 1820s, serving as the lead ship of her class. She measured 112 feet (34.1 meters) in length overall at the gundeck and 94 feet 2 inches (28.7 meters) along the keel. Her beam was 31 feet 2 inches (9.5 meters), with a draught of 11 feet 9 inches (3.6 meters) and a depth of hold of 13 feet 10 inches (4.2 meters). The vessel's tonnage was approximately 466 tons burthen, reflecting her size and carrying capacity. The Satellite class was armed with a combination of one pair of 9-pounder cannons positioned at the bow and sixteen 32-pounder carronades, providing her with a formidable broadside for her size. The ship's crew consisted of around 125 officers and ratings, capable of manning her armament and handling her operations efficiently. Constructed at Pembroke Dockyard in Wales, she was ordered on 9 June 1825, laid down in June 1826, and launched on 3 October 1826. She was completed at Plymouth Dockyard on 14 February 1827 and officially commissioned on 22 November 1826. As the third vessel to bear the name HMS Satellite, she played a role within the Royal Navy during the early 19th century. However, specific details about her service history, notable events, or ultimate fate are not provided in the available Wikipedia content. Her design and armament reflect the typical characteristics of early 19th-century naval sloops, emphasizing versatility and firepower suitable for various naval duties during her era.

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