Hired armed cutter Penelope
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Penelope |
| Commissioned | 29 January 1794 |
| Fate | Captured 7 July 1799 |
| Spain | |
| Acquired | 1799 by capture |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cutter |
| Tons burthen | 18756⁄94 (bm) |
| Armament | 16 × 4-pounder guns |
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His Majesty's hired armed cutter Penelope served the Royal Navy from 29 January 1794 until the Spanish navy captured her off Gibraltar on 7 July 1799. The Spaniards then employed her as a guarda costa.