::Rif, quite happy with the title "gun-brig" vs "gunbrig" - it makes, as you say, little difference, and so we'll go with your call.  Clearly there's still work going on with the article, so I'll hold off on the move for a moment or two.  While you're filling in the gaps, I'll use what little time I have to work on the links and even the Wiktionary definition.  I'll call you in to check them in due course, where necessary.  No problem with the links - but I'll need to wait until the article is in article space.  After all, Wikipedia:Wikipedia can wait!   

 ::On another note, have you thought about using {{HMS|Assault|1787|2}} instead of [[HMS Assault (1797)|''Assault'']]? It's quicker, easier and less prone to error.  You can just cut and paste a whole list of {{HMS|||2}} lines and then enter names and dates.  Works for me!