HMS Linnet (1806)
HMS Linnet was originally His Majesty’s revenue cutter Speedwell, launched in 1797, that the Royal Navy purchased in 1806. Linnet captured a number of privateers before the French frigate Gloire captured her in 1813. The French sold or transferred her to the Americans, who operated her as the privateer Bunkers Hill. In March 1814 the British recaptured her, but did not return her to service.
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HMS Linnet (1806)
HMS Linnet was originally His Majesty’s revenue cutter Speedwell, launched in 1797, that the Royal Navy purchased in 1806. Linnet captured a number of privateers before the French frigate Gloire captured her in 1813. The French sold or transferred her to the Americans, who operated her as the privateer Bunkers Hill. In March 1814 the British recaptured her, but did not return her to service.
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HMS Linnet was originally His ...... did not return her to service.
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1813-02-25
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*British service:2 x 6-pounder ...... carronades
*Privateer:14 guns
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*British service:60
*French service:75
*Privateer:86
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HMS Linnet was originally His ...... did not return her to service.
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Bunkers Hill
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