Trompeuse (ship)
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During the French Revolutionary War Trompeuse, meaning “misleading” or “deceptive”, was a popular name for French naval vessels and privateer
s. Warships of the Royal Navy
captured or destroyed at least three vessels under that name.
Privateer
A privateer is a private person or ship authorized by a government by letters of marque to attack foreign shipping during wartime. Privateering was a way of mobilizing armed ships and sailors without having to spend public money or commit naval officers...
s. Warships of the Royal Navy
Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the British Armed Forces. Founded in the 16th century, it is the oldest service branch and is known as the Senior Service...
captured or destroyed at least three vessels under that name.
- On 12 January 1794, the post shipPost shipPost ship was a designation used in the Royal Navy during the Age of Sail to describe a ship of the sixth-rate that was smaller than a frigate , but by virtue of being a rated ship , had to have as its captain a post captain rather than a lieutenant or commander...
captured the 18-gun French Navy brig , which the Royal Navy took into service under her own name. - In May 1797 , under the command of Captain Michael Seymour, captured the French schooner Trompeuse of six guns and 40 men. Trompeuse, of Morlaix, had been out five days and had taken two Prussian vessels, one sailing to Liverpool and the other to Oporto.
- On 17 September 1797, on the Jamaica station, , with in sight, engaged and destroyed the French privateer Trompeuse, of 12 guns and 78 men.