HM Brig Harpy – 1796
HM Brig Harpy was a Royal Navy Diligence-class brig-sloop, launched in 1796 and sold in 1817. She was the longest lived vessel of her class, and the most widely travelled. She served in both the battle of Copenhagen and the British invasion of Java, took part in several actions, one of which won for her crew a clasp to the Naval General Service Medal, and captured numerous privateers. The Navy sold her in 1817.
Commander Henry Bazely commissioned Harpy in April 1796, for The Downs. Harpy belonged to the squadron that on 20 August captured Augustic and recaptured Nelly. Consequently Harpy was entitled to share in the prize money. Harpy had a busy and illustrious career. Please read the history in the instruction manual for a more informative brief. The Commissioners of the Navy first offered Harpy for sale at Deptford on 3 April 1817. They sold her on 10 September to a Mr. Kilsby for £710.
