Duchess of Rutland (1799 ship)
Duchess of Rutland was launched in Sweden in 1786 under another name. She was taken in prize in 1799 and thereafter served as a transport. French frigates captured and burnt her on 4 February 1805 as a consequence of a notable action that resulted in the loss of the two naval vessels escorting the convoy of which she was part. The convoy was sailing from Malta to London.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Builder | Sweden? |
| Launched | 1786 |
| Acquired | 1799 by capture |
| Captured | 4 February 1805 & burnt |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 359, or 400, or 439, or 440 (bm) |
| Armament | 6 × 3-pounder guns (LR), or 2 × 18-pounder carronades (RS) |
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