HMS Speedwell (1815)

HMS Speedwell was a British Royal Navy Cherokee-class brig-sloop launched in 1815. She was built at Plymouth Dockyard.

As a Cherokee-class brig-sloop, Speedwell was designed for general purpose duties, including convoy escort, anti-piracy patrols, and reconnaissance. These vessels were relatively small and fast, making them suitable for operations in various conditions.

Details of Speedwell's specific service history are somewhat limited, but ships of this class generally saw service in various parts of the world. Due to her launch date of 1815, it is unlikely Speedwell saw active service during the Napoleonic Wars. More likely she was deployed on peacetime duties related to maintaining British naval power and protecting British interests. These activities included suppressing the slave trade, and maintaining order in colonial territories.

Her eventual fate and decommissioning date are not readily available in common naval records. Further research would be necessary to provide a comprehensive history of this particular vessel.