HMS Hyacinth
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HMS Hyacinth

1806 Cormorant-class sloop-of-war


Country of Registry
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Service Entry
1806
Commissioning Date
1806-10
Operator
Royal Navy
Vessel Type
sloop-of-war, Cormorant-class sloop-of-war

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HMS Hyacinth was a Royal Navy 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop built in 1806. The ship participated in various naval engagements during the Napoleonic Wars, including the capture of a French privateer and several other enemy vessels. HMS Hyacinth also played a crucial role in supporting British operations in the Caribbean and the Americas. In 1814, she captured the American privateer USS Syren off the coast of Charleston. The ship's service continued post-war, with assignments such as anti-slavery patrols off the coast of West Africa. In 1820, HMS Hyacinth was decommissioned and later broken up in 1822. The ship's history reflects the strategic importance of brig-sloops like the HMS Hyacinth in naval warfare during the early 19th century, highlighting their versatility in a variety of roles, from combat to patrols and anti-piracy operations.

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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