Antelope (1798 ship)

Antelope was a French vessel launched in 1795 and captured circa 1798. She sailed primarily as a West Indiaman until circa 1804 when Daniel Bennett purchased her and sent her out as a privateer operating off South America, first in the Atlantic and then the Pacific. A Spanish armed merchantman captured her in 1805, in a single ship action that resulted in the death of Antelope's master. A Spanish merchant then sent Antelope to Spain.

For other ships with the same name, see Antelope (ship).

History
France
Launched1795
Captured1798
Great Britain
NameAntelope
Acquired1798 by purchase of a prize
Captured13 October 1805
General characteristics
Tons burthen186, or 187, or 190 (bm)
Complement
  • 1799:35
  • 1800:30
  • 1805:50
Armament
  • 1799:2 × 6-pounder guns + 14 × 9-pounder carronades
  • 1800:2 × 6-pounder guns + 14 × 9-pounder brass guns of the "New Construction"
  • 1805:14 × 6&12-pounder cannons
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