Othello
1786 UK slave ship
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The Othello was a ship built in 1786 in France and later captured by the British Royal Navy. Initially named the Othello, it was renamed HMS Othello after its capture. The ship had a notable history, serving in various capacities including as a transport ship and a prison ship. It participated in the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, playing a role in multiple naval engagements. The Othello was eventually decommissioned in 1815 and sold for scrap. The ship's history provides insight into the naval warfare tactics and strategies employed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
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