The Clorinde was a 44-gun Uranie-class frigate of the French Navy, constructed beginning in 1796 and originally named Havraise before being renamed prior to commissioning in Nantes. She was a significant warship of her class, characterized by her 44 guns, which positioned her as a formidable frigate during her service period. Laid down in 1796, Clorinde was commissioned before 1801 under the command of Emmanuel Halgan. In 1802, under the command of frigate captain Pierre-Marie Le Bozec, she was deployed to Santo Domingo and served at that station. Her service with the French Navy ended when she was surrendered to the British at Cap Français alongside the Surveillante during the surrender of Santo Domingo in 1803. The Royal Navy promptly took her into service, retaining the name Clorinde. She was commissioned in Jamaica in May 1804 under Captain Robert O'Brien and arrived at Plymouth later that year, on 23 July. During her service with the Royal Navy, she underwent repairs from November 1807 to December 1808. Recommissioned in October 1808 by Captain Thomas Briggs, she was then dispatched to the East Indies, departing on 17 February 1809. One notable action occurred on 28 January 1810 when Clorinde captured the French privateer Henri, which was armed with eight 12-pounder guns and had a crew of 57 men. In November 1810, she participated in the British invasion of Isle de France (now Mauritius), marking her role in significant naval campaigns of the era. By September 1814, Clorinde was under Captain Samuel Pechell. She remained in service until she was offered for sale by the Royal Navy on 30 January 1817, described as a vessel of 38 guns and 1,161 tons, lying at Deptford. She was sold on 6 March 1817 to Mr. Freake for £2,500, marking the end of her naval career. Throughout her service, Clorinde exemplified the typical armament and role of a French frigate of her period, serving in both French and British navies during the Napoleonic Wars and associated conflicts.

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