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Wasp, 1801
Type: Sloop ; Armament 18
Taken : 1800 ;
Disposal date or year : 1811
Notes:
The former French privateer La Guelpe cut out from Vigo. Having been converted from brig, and rigged as a ship, was accepted into the service in 1801.
19 Jul 1803 captured the French privateer Despoir on the Home station.
May 1805 reported to be under Vice Admiral Sir John Orde's orders.
11 May 1805 spoke with the Queen, 98, and departed the following morning.
30 May 1805 arrived at Limerick with despatches from Lord Nelson, but are not the most recent received.
15-17 Dec 1805 Arethusa, Boadicea, and Wasp, with a convoy, sighted two French Squadrons : Wasp was detached to Rochefort, Ferrol, Cadiz, and Gibraltar and Boadicea to off Ushant to inform the local Flag Officers : Arethusa and the now divided convoy were chased, but escaped.