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HELENA (14) Built in 1778.
Foundered in 1796.

  • 1778 Lieut. Thomas HICKS. She was captured by the French SENSIBLE in September 1778 and renamed HELENE. She was recaptured by Capt. Hon. Charles PHIPPS in AMBUSCADE on 22 June 1779.
  • 1793 William CHARLTON, Jamaica.
  • 1795 John TALBOT.
    While sailing for America in November 1795 she encountered such tempestuous weather that she was obliged to return to Plymouth after throwing overboard all her guns and everything on the main deck.
  • 1796 Jermyn John SYMONDS. She foundered on the Dutch coast on 3 November 1796 with the loss of all on board.


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