French lugger Affronteur (1795)
The French lugger Affronteur was launched in 1795 and in 1796-7 participated in the Expédition d'Irlande. In 1803, HMS Doris captured her and she subsequently served the Royal Navy either as a commissioned vessel or, more probably, as His Majesty's hired armed brig Caroline. In 1807 she was either broken up, or became a letter of marque.
| History | |
|---|---|
| France | |
| Name | Affronteur |
| Builder | Dieppe naval dockyard |
| Laid down | 1794 |
| Launched | 18 July 1795 |
| In service | November 1795 |
| Captured | 18 May 1803 |
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | HMS Caroline |
| Acquired | May 1803 by capture |
| Fate | Possibly broken up 1807 |
| General characteristics | |
| Class and type | Affronteur-class lugger |
| Type | lugger, converted to brig |
| Tons burthen | 15126⁄94, or 158 (bm) |
| Length | 84 ft 2+1⁄4 in (25.66 m) |
| Beam | 20 ft 7+1⁄2 in (6.29 m) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
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