page_title: Hecla-class bomb vessel
hierarchical_section_title: Hecla-class bomb vessel
caption_attribution_description: English: Profile Draught of the inboard works of a (Hecla) Bomb to be built by Barkworth &amp; Hawkes at North Barton near Hull; signed Navy Office 23 Sept 1813 HECLA 1815
context_page_description: The Hecla class was a class of bomb vessels of the Royal Navy of the early 19th century. They were designed for use as bomb or mortar ships and were very heavily built. Eight ships were launched; all were converted for use as exploration or survey ships. Four ships of the class are known for the role they played in Arctic and Antarctic exploration.
context_section_description: The Hecla class was a class of bomb vessels of the Royal Navy of the early 19th century.  They were designed for use as bomb or mortar ships and were very heavily built.  Eight ships were launched; all were converted for use as exploration or survey ships.  Four ships of the class are known for the role they played in Arctic and Antarctic exploration.
caption: Profile draught of the inboard works of Hecla-class vessel to be built by Barkworth & Hawkes at North Barton near Hull; signed Navy Office 23 September 1813
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