HMS Trepassey (1779)

HMS Trepassey, often spelled "Trepassy", was a 14-gun brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, formerly the American privateer Wildcat, launched and captured in 1779. The Royal Navy purchased her in 1779. USS Alliance captured Trepassey in 1781. She became the American merchant vessel Defence. In 1782 HMS Jason captured Defense, which the Royal Navy took back into service under her earlier name. The Navy sold her in 1784.

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

History
Massachusetts
NameWild Cat, or Wildcat
OwnerJohn Fisk et al. of Salem, Massachusetts
Launchedc.22 May 1779
Commissioned22 May 1779
FateCaptured 14 July 1779
Great Britain
NameHMS Trepassey
Acquired1779 by purchase post capture
Massachusetts
NameDefense
AcquiredBy purchase post capture on 17 May 1781
FateCaptured 3 November 1782
Great Britain
NameHMS Trepassey
Acquired1782 by capture
FateSold 1784
General characteristics
Tons burthen34156⁄94 (bm)
Length95 ft 4 in (29.1 m) (deck)
Beam26 ft 0 in (7.9 m)
Depth of hold26 ft 0 in (7.9 m)
Sail planBrig
Complement
  • Wild Cat:66-75
  • HMS:80
Armament
  • Wild Cat: 12 or 14 × 6-pounder guns
  • HMS:14 × 6-pounder guns
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