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Retribution (late Retaliation, late Hermione), 1800
Type: 5th rate ; Armament 32
Notes:

15 Jul 1800, Plymouth, this morning presented a fine gratifying sight by the appearance off the Sound of another homeward-bound Jamaica fleet, of 84 sail, richly laden, valued at near a million and a half, convoyed by the Brunswick, 74, and the Retaliation, 36 [late Hermione, recaptured from the Spanish.]. Renamed again as Retribution, on her return to England.

24 Sep 1800, Plymouth, by letters from Jamaica it is reported that Captain Foster, was promoted to the command of the Retribution, 44, late Hermione.

1805 Deptford : shortly to be broken up.