HMS ''Linnet'' was a 16-gun

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, built in 1814 by the

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, Canada, as ''Niagara''. Renamed ''Linnet'' and commanded by Commander

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, RN, she served on

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during the

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. The Americans captured her in 1814 at the

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, and took her into service though she never sailed again. She was sold in 1825.

Service

''Linnet'' joined Capt.

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's squadron, taking part in the Battle of Lake Champlain on 11 September 1814. Sailing down the bay, ''Linnet'' engaged the American brig , of 18 guns. ''Linnet'' did much damage to ''Eagle'' until Commodore

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raked ''Linnet'', causing her to

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. ''Linnet'' had sustained losses of 10 killed and 15 wounded.

Fate

The Americans repaired ''Linnet'' and took her into the

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as the USS ''Linnet''. However, because the

was over by that time, they placed her in

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. She was sold in 1825.

Citations and references

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Battle of Plattsburgh
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