French frigate Clorinde
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French frigate Clorinde

captured warship


Country of Registry
France
Vessel Type
ship
Decommissioning Date
1832
Aliases
Clorinde

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The French frigate Clorinde was a 44-gun frigate of the French Navy that was launched in 1808. It served during the Napoleonic Wars and was known for its speed and maneuverability. Clorinde participated in several naval battles and engagements, including the Battle of Grand Port in 1810 where it played a key role in the French victory. The frigate also undertook successful privateering campaigns, capturing numerous British merchant vessels. Clorinde was eventually captured by the British Royal Navy in 1814 after a fierce battle with the HMS Phoebe off the coast of Brazil. The frigate was taken into British service under the same name and continued to serve in various capacities. It was eventually broken up in 1832. The Clorinde is remembered as a formidable warship with a successful and eventful career during a tumultuous period in naval history. Its exploits in battle and privateering missions highlighted its effectiveness as a naval vessel and its significance in the naval warfare of the early 19th 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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