HMS Seaforth (1805)

HMS Seaforth was the French privateer Dame Ernouf, which HMS Curieux captured in 1805. The Royal Navy took her into service, but she foundered later that year.

A painting by Francis Sartorius Jr. depicting HMS Curieux capturing Dame Ernouf on 8 February 1805
History
France
NameDame Ernouf
Launched1805
Captured8 February 1805
United Kingdom
NameHMS Seaforth
Acquired8 February 1805 (by capture)
FateFoundered, 30 September 1805
General characteristics
Typebrig
Tons burthen215 (bm)
Complement
  • French service: 120
  • British service: 86
Armament
  • French service: 16 x 6-pounder guns
  • British service: 4 x 6-pounder guns + 12 x 12-pounder carronades
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