HMS Larne was an 18-gun Comet-class sloop constructed for the Royal Navy in the late 1820s. She measured 113 feet 3 inches (34.5 meters) in length at the gundeck and 93 feet 3 inches (28.4 meters) along the keel, with a beam of 30 feet 11 inches (9.4 meters) and a depth of hold of 8 feet (2.4 meters). Her tonnage was approximately 462 tons burthen. The vessel’s armament comprised a pair of 9-pounder cannons positioned in the bow and sixteen 32-pounder carronades, making her a well-armed vessel for her size. She carried a crew of around 125 officers and ratings. Originally ordered under the name Orestes on 15 May 1821, the ship was renamed Lightning on 30 January 1822. Laid down in July 1828 at Pembroke Dockyard in Wales, she was launched on 2 June 1829 and completed at Plymouth Dockyard by 16 September 1829. Despite her initial commissioning on 25 June 1829, her name was changed to Larne on 12 September 1832, marking her second service under this name. Larne’s service history was typical of Royal Navy sloops of her era, serving in various roles including patrol, escort, and showing the flag across British waters and potentially abroad. Her construction and armament reflect the Royal Navy's focus during the period on versatile, well-armed vessels capable of multiple roles. She remained in service until she was broken up in 1866, marking a service life of nearly four decades. Her significance lies in her representation of early 19th-century naval design and her role within the broader scope of Royal Navy maritime operations during that period.

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