HMS Cormorant (1781) was a Royal Navy 18-gun Cormorant-class sloop launched in 1781. The ship had a successful career, participating in various naval actions, including the capture of a number of enemy vessels. Cormorant was also involved in convoy duties, escorting merchant ships and protecting British interests at sea. The sloop underwent several periods of refitting and repairs throughout its service, with its final years being spent as a receiving ship. In 1816, HMS Cormorant was broken up, marking the end of its active naval service. The ship's history reflects the role of smaller vessels like sloops in the Royal Navy during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, contributing to British naval power and global influence.

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