The French brig Argus was a warship built in 1800 that served during the Napoleonic Wars. It had a displacement of 452 tons and was armed with sixteen 24-pounder carronades and two 6-pounder long guns. The brig played a significant role in naval battles, including capturing the British ship HMS Espoir in 1804. Argus was involved in various conflicts and skirmishes, such as the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It was captured by the British in 1808 and subsequently taken into Royal Navy service under the same name. The brig continued its naval service under British command until it was broken up in 1814. The French brig Argus had a notable history as a warship during a tumultuous period of maritime warfare in the early 19th century.

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