HMS Belette (1814)

HMS Belette was a Royal Navy Cruizer-class brig-sloop launched in 1814. She was the second vessel of the Royal Navy to bear the name, which is derived from the French word for "weasel."

Belette saw service primarily in the Mediterranean and on anti-slavery patrols off the west coast of Africa. The Cruizer-class was a large and successful class of warship, and Belette was typical of the type, carrying a complement of around 120 men and armed with 16 carronades and two long guns.

Details of Belette's specific actions are somewhat scarce in readily available records. Like many vessels of her type and period, her duties included escorting convoys, suppressing piracy, and enforcing British naval power in various locations.

She was eventually disposed of in 1836. The fate of the ship involved being sold, broken up, or otherwise removed from service is unclear based on the available information.