| History | |
|---|---|
 United Kingdom | |
| Name | Nautilus |
| Ordered | 13 May 1782 |
| Builder | Crookenden, Taylor & Smith, Itchenor |
| Laid down | August 1872 |
| Launched | 9 January 1784 |
| Commissioned | November 1784 |
| Fate | wrecked 2 February 1799 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Echo-class sloop |
| Tons burthen | 345 (bm) |
| Length |
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| Beam | 27 ft 7 in (8.4 m) |
| Draught | 9 ft 3 in (2.8 m) |
| Complement | 125 |
| Armament |
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The following officers of the Royal Navy commanded the ship. [1]
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