HMS Iphigenia was a fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy, classified as a 36-gun Perseverance-class vessel. Built at Chatham Dockyard under the supervision of Master Shipwright Robert Seppings, she exemplified early 19th-century naval design with a significant armament and robust construction. Her length, beam, and tonnage are not specified in the provided content, but as a fifth-rate frigate, she would typically have been around 1,000 to 1,300 tons burthen, with a sleek hull designed for speed and maneuverability. Launched in 1808, Iphigenia's early service was marked by her capture by the French during the Battle of Grand Port in 1810, after which she was incorporated into the French navy as Iphigénie. During her French service, she participated in engagements including the capture of HMS Africaine, where she distinguished herself in a notable gunnery duel, leading to the capture of the British frigate. Her role in the Battle of Grand Port and subsequent actions underscored her significance in naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars. Recaptured by the British in 1810, she was recommissioned and returned to active service. Throughout her career, she operated in various theaters, including the East Indies, the Mediterranean, and the Caribbean. Her service included participation in the successful assault on Genoa in 1814 and escort duties for convoys. Notably, she served as part of the West Africa squadron from 1821, where she played a prominent role in anti-slavery patrols, capturing multiple slave ships and contributing to efforts to suppress the transatlantic slave trade. In her later years, HMS Iphigenia was employed as a training ship for the Marine Society from 1833, serving in this capacity until 1848. She was finally offered for sale in 1850 and was broken up at Deptford in 1851. Her long and varied service life highlights her importance in both wartime engagements and anti-slavery operations, reflecting the evolving roles of frigates in the Royal Navy during the first half of the 19th century.

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