HMS Pomone was a 38-gun fifth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy, originally built as the French frigate Astrée, a 44-gun Pallas-class vessel launched at Cherbourg in 1809. After her capture by the British in 1810, she was taken into service and recommissioned as HMS Pomone in 1811, following the wreck of a previous vessel of that name. The ship underwent repairs at Portsmouth from November 1811 to April 1812 and was commissioned under Captain Robert Lambert in February 1812. Structurally, HMS Pomone was a typical frigate of her time, with a sleek hull designed for speed and maneuverability, though specific dimensions are not detailed in the source. She carried a significant armament of 38 guns, making her a formidable presence on the high seas. Her service record includes participation in key operations during the War of 1812 and the Napoleonic conflicts, notably in the Indian Ocean and Atlantic theaters. Pomone's notable engagements include recapturing the schooner Kitty from American privateers in August 1812, and capturing multiple American vessels during her deployment off the US coast, such as the John and James and the privateer Bunker's Hill in 1814. She also took part in daring night raids, notably the October 1814 attack on Drown Meadow, during which her boats captured several American merchant sloops without firing a shot, demonstrating her versatility and the effectiveness of British naval tactics. Throughout her service, Pomone was involved in the blockade and capture of enemy ships, including the squadron that captured the USS President in January 1815. She served in various waters, including the North Sea, the Atlantic, and the United States coast, before being paid off at Chatham in the summer of 1815. The vessel was broken up at Deptford in June 1816, marking the end of her relatively brief but active career. Her service highlights her role in the broader context of British naval dominance during the early 19th century.

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