HMS Tobago (1805)

HMS Tobago was a schooner of unknown origin that the British Royal Navy purchased in 1805. In 1806 a French privateer captured her. The Royal Navy recaptured her in 1809 and took her into service as HMS Vengeur before selling her later that year.

For other ships with the same name, see HMS Tobago, French ship Vengeur, and HMS Vengeur.

United Kingdom
NameHMS Tobago
Acquired1805 by purchase
FateCaptured October 1806
France
NameVengeur
AcquiredBy capture 1806
CapturedJanuary 1809
United Kingdom
NameHMS Vengeur
AcquiredBy capture January 1809
FateSold 1809
General characteristics
Tons burthen120, or 127 bm
PropulsionSails
Sail planSchooner
Armament
  • Tobago: 10 guns
  • Vengeur: 16 guns
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