HMS Trompeuse (1794)

HMS Trompeuse was a former French 16-gun brig-sloop, launched in July 1793, that HMS Sphinx captured on 12 January 1794 near Cape Clear Island. The British Royal Navy took her into service. As HMS Trompeuse she captured a small privateer and then grounded off Kinsale in 1796.

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

History
France
NameTrompeuse
BuilderJean Fouache, Le Havre
Launched17 July 1793
Captured12 January 1794
Great Britain
NameHMS Trompeuse
Acquired12 January 1794 by capture
FateWrecked 15 July 1796
General characteristics
Tons burthen342 (bm)
Length
  • Overall:91 ft 9 in (28.0 m)
  • Keel:73 ft 0+3⁄4 in (22.3 m)
Beam29 ft 7+1⁄2 in (9.0 m)
Depth of hold11 ft 7 in (3.5 m)
Complement
  • At capture:110
  • Royal Navy:110
Armament
  • At capture:18 × 6-pounder guns
  • Royal Navy:
    • April 1794:16 × 18-pounder carronades
    • July 1794:16 × 6-pounder guns
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