HMS Falcon (1782)

HMS Falcon was a Swan-class sloop launched in 1782 for the Royal Navy. She was one of the last ships built to this design.

Service History:

Falcon saw service primarily in North American waters following her commission. Her duties included patrolling and escorting convoys, particularly during periods of strained relations or outright conflict with various nations. Details of her specific actions during these patrols are often found in naval records of the period, referencing engagements with privateers or foreign vessels.

The Falcon's service life was relatively short. Due to the wear and tear common to wooden ships operating in challenging sea conditions, and considering the end of major conflicts requiring extensive naval presence, she was decommissioned and subsequently sold out of service.

Fate:

Falcon was sold in 1787. Her subsequent career is not well documented.