HMS Alexander (1796)

HMS Alexander was the French privateer schooner Alexandre that the British Royal Navy captured in 1796, purchased, and took into service as a ship's tender to HMS Prince of Wales, and later a troopship. She was the victor in two single-ship actions against opponents of equal or greater force. The Navy sold her in 1802.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Alexander.

History
France
NameAlexandre
OwnerRouzeau
LaunchedNantes
CommissionedMarch 1796
CapturedApril 1796
Great Britain
NameHMS Alexander
AcquiredApril 1796 by capture
FateSold 1802
General characteristics
Tons burthen
  • 180 (French; "of load")
  • 125 (bm)
PropulsionSail
Sail planSchooner
Complement
  • Privateer:66
  • HMS:30—40
Armament
  • Privateer:10 guns
  • HMS:6 or 8 × 4-pounder guns
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