HMS Antelope was a 50-gun fourth-rate ship of the Royal Navy, launched in 1784. The ship served in various naval operations, including the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1794, under the command of Captain Henry Inman, HMS Antelope participated in the Battle of the Glorious First of June, where it engaged in combat with the French ship Achille. During the battle, HMS Antelope suffered significant damage and casualties, with Captain Inman being fatally wounded. Despite the damage, the crew managed to save the ship and return it to England for repairs. After being refitted, HMS Antelope continued its service in the Royal Navy until it was broken up in 1816. The ship's history reflects the bravery and resilience of its crew in the face of adversity during naval conflicts of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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