HMS Plumper was a Royal Navy 16-gun sloop launched in 1804. The ship served in various roles during the Napoleonic Wars, including convoy duties and reconnaissance missions. Plumper participated in the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 as part of Admiral Nelson's fleet. After the war, the ship was used for anti-smuggling patrols and surveying work in North America and the Caribbean. In 1824, Plumper was converted into a survey vessel and played a significant role in mapping the coast of British Columbia, Canada, during the mid-19th century. The ship's survey work was crucial for future maritime navigation and development in the region. HMS Plumper was sold out of service in 1865, ending its long and distinguished naval career.

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