HMS Sappho capturing the Danish brig Admiral Jawl
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History | |
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Denmark | |
Name | Christine Henriette |
Owner | Jens Lind & partners of Copenhagen |
Builder | France |
Acquired | By purchase September 1807 |
Renamed | Admiral Juel (1807) |
Captured | 2 March 1808 |
General characteristics | |
Tons burthen | 160 (bm) |
Sail plan | Brig |
Complement | 83 |
Armament |
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The privateer brig Admiral Juel was the second largest ship in Denmark-Norway to be granted letters of marque during the Gunboat War between Denmark and Britain. The British Royal Navy captured her in a notable single ship action in 1808.