Patent (1803 ship)

History
United Kingdom
NamePatent
Launched1803, Lynn[1]
FateWrecked 19 & 21 October 1819
General characteristics
Tons burthen223[1] (bm)
Armament
  • 1808: 2 × 6-pounder guns + 8 × 12-pounder carronades
  • 1810:4 × 6-pounder guns + 8 × 9-pounder carronades
  • 1814: 6 guns
NotesAmerican oak

Patent was launched at Lynn in 1803. During her career French privateers captured her twice, and the French Navy captured her once. Two of the captures took place in 1812. The British Royal Navy recaptured her twice, and her French Navy captors released her. She also captured but lost a valuable American ship. She was wrecked in 1819.

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