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HMS Surprise

Ship
HMS Surprise was the name the Royal Navy gave to the French Navy's corvette Unité after Unité's capture in 1796. Unité was launched on 16 January 1794. Surprise gained fame in 1799 for the recapture of HMS Hermione. In 1802 Surprise was sold out... Wikipedia
Length: 126′
Launched: January 16, 1794
Construction started: August 1793
Beam: 31 ft 8 in (9.7 m)
Captured: 20 April 1796 by HMS Inconstant
Complement: 172 (peace) & 220 (war)
Fate: Sold at Deptford in February 1802