HMS Philomel (1809)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Philomel
- Launch Year
- 1809
- Type
- Brig
- Class
- Cherokee-class brig-sloop
- Rate
- Unrated
- Launched
- 1809
- Commissioned
- 1809
- Armament
- 10 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Brig-sloop
- Notable for
- Napoleonic Wars service
- Fate
- Various fates
- Status
- Decommissioned
HMS Philomel (1809) was a Royal Navy Cruizer-class brig-sloop.
Service History
HMS Philomel served during the Napoleonic Wars in escort, patrol, and dispatch roles.
Historical Significance
HMS Philomel represents the numerous and highly active Cruizer-class brig-sloops of the Royal Navy.