Patent (1803 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Patent |
| Launched | 1803, Lynn |
| Fate | Wrecked 19 & 21 October 1819 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 223 (bm) |
| Armament |
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| Notes | American oak |
Patent was launched at Lynn in 1803. During her career French privateers captured her twice, and the French Navy captured her once. Two of the captures took place in 1812. The British Royal Navy recaptured her twice, and her French Navy captors released her. She also captured but lost a valuable American ship. She was wrecked in 1819.