HMS Anacreon (1799)

HMS Anacreon was a French privateer launched in 1798 that the Royal Navy captured in 1799 and took into service. She had a brief career in which she took some minor prizes and engaged two enemy vessels in an inconclusive action. She was sold in December 1802.

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

History
France
NameAnacréon
BuilderNaval shipyard at Dunkerque (Dunkirk)
Laid down22 September 1797
Launched1798
Captured22 June 1799
Great Britain
NameHMS Anacreon
NamesakeGreek poet Anacreon
Acquired22 June 1799 (by capture)
FateSold late 1802
General characteristics
TypeShip-sloop
Tons burthen15089⁄94 (bm)
Length
  • Overall: 76 ft 5+1⁄2 in (23.3 m)
  • Keel: 60 ft 5+1⁄2 in (18.4 m)
Beam21 ft 8 in (6.6 m)
Depth of hold9 ft 0 in (2.7 m)
PropulsionSails
Sail planBrig
Complement
  • Privateer:100-125
  • British service:60
Armament
  • Privateer: 16 guns
  • British service: 14 × 4-pounder guns
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