''Désirée'' was a of the
French Navy
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, launched at
Dunkirk
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in 1794. The British
Royal Navy
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captured her in 1800 and took her into service under her existing name. she was laid up in 1815, converted to a slop ship in 1823, and sold in 1832.
Capture
, under
Patrick Campbell, captured ''Désirée'' on 8 July 1800 in the
Raid on Dunkirk. Many British vessels shared in the proceeds of the capture.
British career
''Desiree'' shared with in the proceeds of the capture on 5 January 1810 of ''Lynboom'', Myden, master.
On 7 May 1813, she was under the command of Captain Arthur Farquarh when she captured the American schooner ''Decatur''.
On 17 July 1813 she captured the French privateer ''Esperance''.
Fate
''Desiree'' was laid up at Sheerness in August 1815. Between January and November 1823 she was fitted as a slop ship. She was sold for £2,020 on 22 August 1832 to Joseph Christie at Rotherhithe.
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Age of Sail frigates of France
Romaine-class frigates
1796 ships
Captured ships
Frigates of the Royal Navy