HMS Amfitrite was a 38-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy built in 1804. The ship was involved in several notable naval engagements during the Napoleonic Wars, including the capture of a French privateer in 1806. In 1809, HMS Amfitrite was part of a squadron that captured the French frigate Thétis. The ship had a reputation for being fast and well-armed, making it a valuable asset for the British Navy during this period. In 1810, HMS Amfitrite was wrecked off the coast of Haiti, resulting in the loss of the ship and most of its crew. The wreck was discovered in 1978 by a team of American divers, shedding light on the final moments of this historic vessel. The story of HMS Amfitrite serves as a reminder of the challenges and dangers faced by sailors and ships during the Age of Sail.

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