The Ariadne was a ship that was launched in 1795 as a merchant vessel, but was later converted into a Royal Navy ship during the Napoleonic Wars. It served as a transport ship and participated in various naval operations, including the capture of French ships. The Ariadne had a successful naval career, being involved in several battles and engagements. It was eventually decommissioned in 1816 and sold for scrap. The ship had a unique history, transitioning from a merchant ship to a warship, and played a significant role in the naval activities of its time.

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