HMS Ferret (1806) was a Royal Navy Cruizer-class brig-sloop built during the Napoleonic Wars. She served primarily in the Caribbean, protecting British interests and enforcing blockades against enemy ships. The ship had a crew of around 120 men and was armed with sixteen 32-pounder carronades and two 6-pounder guns. In 1807, Ferret captured the French privateer Jeune Adele in a notable engagement. Throughout her service, Ferret participated in various operations and skirmishes, including assisting in the capture of the islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. However, her career was cut short in 1811 when she wrecked on a reef off the coast of Cuba. Despite efforts to save her, the ship was lost, and only a few crew members survived. The wreck of HMS Ferret has since been discovered and documented by marine archaeologists, providing valuable insights into naval history and the challenges faced by sailors during the age of sail.

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