| History | |
|---|---|
 France | |
| Name | Surveillant |
| Laid down | 1799 |
| Launched | 4 August 1800 |
| Commissioned | 20 February 1802 |
| Fate | Scrapped, 1811 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Corvette |
| Armament | 16 guns |
The Surveillant was a 16-gun brig of the French Navy, built in 1799, launched the next year, and put in service in 1802. [1]
She took part in L'Hermite's expedition before returning to France carrying despatches. [2]
She was demolished in 1811. [1]
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