HMS Doris (1808)

HMS Doris was a 36-gun fifth-rate Apollo-class frigate of the Royal Navy, launched in 1808. Her service spanned the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, seeing action in various theaters.

She was built at Woolwich Dockyard, and commissioned in 1808 under Captain Peter Puget. Early in her career, Doris was engaged in blockading French ports and escorting convoys. In 1810, she participated in the capture of several French privateers.

During the War of 1812, Doris operated primarily in the Atlantic, intercepting American merchant vessels. She was involved in numerous chases and skirmishes, although she did not engage in any major fleet actions. In 1814, under the command of Captain Robert O'Brien, she captured the American privateer Surprize.

Following the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the War of 1812, Doris was placed in ordinary (reserve). She was eventually broken up in 1819. While her service record was not marked by spectacular victories, HMS Doris played a valuable role in maintaining British naval dominance during a critical period of history, primarily through convoy escort and the suppression of enemy privateers.