HMS Goree

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Goree, 1807
Type: Sloop ; Armament 16
Launched : 1794 ; Disposal date or year : 1817
Notes:

1807 Favourite renamed Goree.

22 Apr 1808 Gor�e and Sup�rieure in action with two French 16-gun brig-corvettes Palinure and Pilade, with the Circe and Wolverine approaching.

24 Nov 1808 capture of the Amiral Villaret, a French letter of marque [head-money per London Gazette of 14 Dec 1827].

30 Jan-24 Feb 1809 a part of a expedition under R.-adm Sir A Cochrane which arrived off Martinique with a view to taking the Island.

27 Dec 1809 arrived Bermuda (Capt. Bingham), with the schooner Juniper, with a prize.

23 May 1811 joined the Little Belt following her meeting with the US frigate President.

29 May 1811 both vessels anchored in Halifax harbour.