HMS Speedy (1782)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Speedy
- Launch Year
- 1782
- Type
- Sloop
- Class
- Brig-sloop
- Launched
- 1782
- Built at
- Dover
- Commissioned
- 1782
- Armament
- 14 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Brig-sloop
- Notable for
- Famous under Cochrane
- Commander(s)
- Thomas Cochrane
- Fate
- Captured 1801
- Status
- Lost
HMS Speedy became famous under Thomas Cochrane.
Service History
She was a small but effective fighting vessel.
Historical Significance
Her exploits became part of naval legend.