Néréide
Captured
French Navy, then Royal Navy
| Type | Frigate |
|---|---|
| Rate | Fifth rate |
| Guns | 40 guns |
| War | Napoleonic Wars |
Service
| to 1811 | Néréide | |
| from 1811 | Madagascar Surrendered at Tamatave |
40-gun frigate in Roquebert's squadron. Shot to pieces by Phoebe at Tamatave, where her captain was killed; she escaped into the harbour and was surrendered with the town five days later. HMS Madagascar in British service.
Career
Battle of Tamatave
Captured
20–25 May 1811
Escaped into Tamatave; surrendered there on 25 May
Renamed HMS Madagascar
26 May 1811 · Surrendered at Tamatave