HMS Ambush (1814)

HMS Ambush, or Ambush No. 5, was the American Gunboat No. 5 , launched in 1805. She served in the Mediterranean later that year. The Royal Navy captured her at the Battle of Lake Borgne on 14 December 1814. She was sold in 1815.

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

History
United States
NameGunboat No. 5
BuilderWilliam Price, Baltimore
Launched1 March 1805
FateCaptured by the Royal Navy, 14 December 1814
United Kingdom
NameHMS Ambush
Acquiredby capture, 14 December 1814
FateSold, 1815
General characteristics
TypeGunboat
Sail planLateen sail
Complement36 (1813)
Armament
  • 2 × 32-pounder guns (1805)
  • 1 × 24-pounder & 4 × 6-pounder guns (1813)
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