The HNLMS Alliantie was a 36-gun frigate launched in 1788 in Amsterdam, serving initially in the Dutch States Navy. Constructed as a warship with a significant armament, she was part of the Dutch fleet during a turbulent period of European naval conflicts. In 1795, Alliantie was captured by HMS Stag during a British operation off the Norwegian coast, after engaging in combat with the British squadron. Her capture followed a fierce hour-long fight, during which she resisted the more powerful British vessel before surrendering. She was then taken to Britain, where the Royal Navy purchased her, and she was renamed HMS Alliance. Under British control, Alliance was fitted at Sheerness and Deptford, with her commissioning beginning in December 1795 as a storeship armed with 22 guns. Her service included a deployment to the Mediterranean, where she participated in the siege of Acre in 1799. During this campaign, she played a vital role in supporting the defense of the besieged city by discharging cargo and assisting in the fortifications, alongside other Royal Navy vessels. Her crew was recognized with the Naval General Service Medal in 1847 for their participation in this engagement. Throughout her service, Alliance underwent several command changes, including commanders William Cuming, Henry Heathcote, John Baker Hay, and David Wilmot. She was actively involved in operations around the Mediterranean and the Portuguese coast, traveling between Britain and her station. Notably, she was present at key moments during the siege of Acre, contributing to the eventual French retreat from the city. In 1800, she returned to Portsmouth, where she remained until she was sold in May 1802 at Sheerness. Her career highlights include her transition from a Dutch warship to a British storeship integrated into significant Mediterranean campaigns, marking her as a vessel of considerable maritime and military importance during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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