HMS Moselle was a Cruizer-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1804. Constructed as a brig-sloop, she featured a typical design for her class, intended for versatility and speed during her active service. Her operational history spans the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, highlighting her role in various theaters including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, and North American waters. Commissioned in December 1804, HMS Moselle was initially under Commander Robert Simpson, soon replaced by Commander John Surnam Carden. Early in her service, she participated in capturing vessels such as Jonge Obyna and Sophia, sharing prize money with other ships. Following the Battle of Trafalgar in October 1805, Moselle was present at the blockade of Cádiz. She shared in prizes such as the Ragusan ship Nemesis, detained in November 1805, with prize money later distributed in 1817. In early 1806, Moselle was involved in operations attempting to intercept French frigates at Cádiz, notably participating in the pursuit and capture of the French brig Furet in February 1806, which was part of a squadron cruising the Atlantic under Lamellerie. Throughout 1806, she captured the Hope at Gibraltar and operated in the Gulf of Mexico, where Lieutenant J. Lamont was wounded. Her Mediterranean deployment began in January 1807, returning to Britain later that year. Following Russia's declaration of war in October 1807, Moselle shared in the seizure of the Russian frigate Speshnoy and storeship Wilhelmina at Portsmouth. She then sailed for Jamaica in January 1808, recapturing the schooner Pike in September. During the War of 1812, under commanders such as George Mowbray, Moselle captured multiple American merchant vessels, including Anna, San Nicholas, Experiment, Venus, Magnolia, Osprey, and Climax, contributing to the British blockade and protection of maritime interests. She also participated in actions against pirates near Vera Cruz and served in the Chesapeake Bay area, ferrying troops to New Orleans in early 1815. Moselle was sold in December 1815 for £850, marking the end of her nearly decade-long service. Throughout her career, she exemplified the versatility and active engagement of Cruizer-class brig-sloops in major naval conflicts of the early 19th century.

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