HMS Falcon
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HMS Falcon

1782 Modified Childers-class brig-sloop


Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
brig-sloop, modified Childers-class sloop-of-war

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HMS Falcon was a 14-gun sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1782. The ship was active during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. HMS Falcon participated in various naval operations, including capturing enemy vessels and supporting British military campaigns. In 1795, the ship was decommissioned and later sold. Throughout its service, HMS Falcon played a crucial role in protecting British interests at sea and maintaining naval superiority. The ship's history reflects the significance of small warships like sloops in naval warfare during the late 18th century.

This description has been generated using GPT-3.5-TURBO based on the Vessel's wikidata information and then modified by ShipIndex.org staff.

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