List of ships captured in the 18th century

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Foudroyant and Pegase entering the Portsmouth Harbor, 1782, painted by Dominic Serre's. The Royal Navy ship of the line HMS Foudroyant is seen here leading the French ship of the line Pegues, which the former had captured during the Third Battle of Ushant, into Portsmouth Harbour. Dominic Serres - Foudroyant and Pegase entering Portsmouth Harbour, 1782 - Google Art Project.jpg
Foudroyant and Pégase entering the Portsmouth Harbor, 1782, painted by Dominic Serre's. The Royal Navy ship of the line HMS Foudroyant is seen here leading the French ship of the line Pegues , which the former had captured during the Third Battle of Ushant, into Portsmouth Harbour.

Naval engagements were common throughout the 18th century and repeatedly resulted in the capture of enemy vessels. These ships were often renamed and subsequently incorporated into the capturing nation's navy. Merchant ships were also seized and repurposed for military service. The following ships were captured during the 18th century;

Contents

1701–10

1702

1703

1704

1705

1706

1707

1708

1709

1710

1711–20

1711

1712

1713

1714

1717

1718

1719

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1721–30

1722

1725

1731–40

1731

1739

1741–50

1744

1745

1746

1747

1748

1751–60

1755

1756

1757

1758

1759

1761–70

1761

1762

1770

1771–80

1775

1776

1777

1778

1779

1780

1781–90

1781

1782

1783

1788

1789

1790

1791–1800

1793

1794

1795

Pique and HMS Blanche. HMS Blanche and Pique.jpg
Pique and HMS Blanche.

1796

1797

1798

Capture of Furie and Waakzaamheid Thomas Whitcombe - Capture of the Furie and Waakzaamheid October 23rd 1796.jpg
Capture of Furie and Waakzaamheid
HMS Jason capturing the Seine. HMS Jason and the Seine.jpg
HMS Jason capturing the Seine.

1799

HMS Sybille and the French frigate Forte. Sybille vs Forte.jpg
HMS Sybille and the French frigate Forte.

1800

USS Boston capturing Berceau Berceau vs USS Boston-h76555.jpg
USS Boston capturing Berceau
HMS Seine and Vengeance. HMS Seine and Vengeance.jpg
HMS Seine and Vengeance.

Unknown date

See also

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  115. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 "Lloyd's Marine List – April 22". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12262. 26 April 1800.
  116. 1 2 3 "Lloyd's Marine List – July 25". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12302. 28 July 1800.
  117. 1 2 3 4 "Lloyd's Marine List – Nov. 11". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12352. 15 November 1800.
  118. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Lloyd's Marine List – February 25". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12239. 1 March 1800.
  119. 1 2 3 "Lloyd's Marine List – Oct. 17". Calendonian Mercury. No. 12341. 20 October 1800.
  120. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Lloyd's Marine List – August 26". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12316. 30 August 1800.
  121. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 "Lloyd's Marine List – Nov. 28". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12359. 1 December 1800.
  122. 1 2 3 "Lloyd's Marine List – March 21". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12248. 24 March 1800.
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  126. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Lloyd's Marine List – May 20". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12274. 24 May 1800.
  127. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 "Lloyd's Marine List – August 5". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12307. 9 August 1800.
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  129. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Lloyd's Marine List – June 13". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12284. 16 June 1800.
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  132. 1 2 3 4 "Lloyd's Marine List – August 22". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12314. 25 August 1800.
  133. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "Lloyd's Marine List – June 24". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12289. 28 June 1800.
  134. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Lloyd's Marine News – Dec. 9. 1800". Caledonian Mercury. No. 12364. 13 December 1800.
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Notes

  1. ↑ Néréide was captured three different times: 1st capture by British on 20 December 1797; 2nd capture by French on 23 August 1810; 3rd capture by British 3 December 1810.
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