HMS Bacchus (1806)

HMS Bacchus was an 18-gun Cruizer-class brig-sloop of the Royal Navy, launched in 1806. She served during the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812.

Bacchus participated in various actions, primarily in the Caribbean and along the coast of North America. She was involved in capturing numerous enemy privateers and merchant vessels. Her duties typically involved patrolling, convoy escort, and occasionally landing small parties for raids or reconnaissance.

One notable captain was Samuel Pym, who commanded Bacchus for a period.

After the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, Bacchus was laid up and eventually sold out of service. Like many vessels of her class, she was deemed surplus to the Royal Navy's peacetime requirements. Specific details regarding her later fate, such as her purchase price and subsequent use, are not readily available.

Cruizer-class brigs were known for their relatively fast sailing characteristics and were widely employed throughout the Napoleonic era. They played a crucial role in maintaining British naval dominance and disrupting enemy trade.