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Florida, 1814
Type: 6th rate ; Armament 20
Taken : 20 Apr 1814 ; Disposal date or year : 1819
Notes:

20 Apr 1814 the schooner Shelburne, with the frigate Orpheus closing captured the US sloop Frolic, 18, in lat. 24� 12' N., lon. 81� 25' W. The Frolic, or Florida, as she was newly named, was added to the Navy List.

5 Jul 1814, the Orpheus arrived Halifax, with the late US ship Frolic her prize.

Portsmouth 29 Aug 1815 refitting.

Woolwich 16 Oct 1815 fitting for home service (Captain Wm. Elliott).

Deal 29 Sep 1818 departed on a cruise to the northward.

Aldborough 2 Nov 1818 arrived in the Bay.