Prudente, 1779
Type: Frigate ; Armament 38
Taken from the French by the Ruby, Jamaica, and Eolus, in the West Indies. 9 Feb 1779 ;
Disposal year : 1803
Tons (BM) : 871.
Notes:

1 Jan 1799. In ordinary at Portsmouth.

19 Feb 1800 Portsmouth, a Court Martial was held on board the Gladiator, on Duke Williams, boatswain of the Prudente, for embezzlement. The charge being proved, he was sentenced by the Court to be dismissed his Majesty's service.

3 Jan 1803 notice is given that the Prudente, 871 Tons, Copper-bottomed, lying at Portsmouth will be put up to Sale. The Purchasers of the Prudente are to give Bond, with a Surety of �2000 to break her up.