The French frigate Trave was a Pallas-class vessel launched in 1812 at Amsterdam, designed as a 28-gun frigate armed with French 18-pounder long guns and 16 18-pounder carronades. She measured approximately 1,300 tons burthen and had a crew of around 321 men, most of whom were Dutch. The frigate was constructed during the Napoleonic Wars period, reflecting France’s naval ambitions. In 1813, during the War of 1812, the Trave was operating in the North Sea and the Western Islands. She experienced a storm on 16 October 1813, which dismasted her and caused her separation from her consort, Weser. Subsequently, she was engaged by British ships; on 21 October she was captured after an encounter with the frigate HMS Andromache. At the time of her capture, Trave was under jury-rigged masts, severely hampered in maneuverability, and had one crew member killed and 28 wounded. The capture occurred after a brief 15-minute engagement, with the British forces in sight including the Eurotas and the Gleaner. Following her capture, the Royal Navy commissioned her as HMS Trave. She was fitted at Portsmouth as a troopship and served in North American waters, carrying troops and participating in significant campaigns. Under Commander Rowland Money, she transported troops from France to North America and was part of a fleet that operated in the Chesapeake Bay area. Trave’s boats participated in the Battle of Lake Borgne, a notable engagement in the Gulf of Mexico during the Battle of New Orleans. Her service was marked by involvement in key events of the War of 1812, including the attack on Washington, D.C., and the Battle of North Point. She played a role in the capture of American gunboats and supported land operations. In 1815, she was part of the British effort during the Battle of New Orleans, where her commanding officer was wounded. Trave was decommissioned and placed in Ordinary at Plymouth in 1816 before being sold for breaking up in 1821. Her career reflects the transitional period of early 19th-century naval warfare, from French origins to British service, and her participation in significant conflicts of the era.

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