Affronteur-class lugger

Michel Colin-Olivier constructed two luggers in 1794 Dieppe and launched then in November 1795.^[1] Both participated in the Expédition d'Irlande in 1796–1797.^[2][3]

On 18 May 1803, HMS Doris captured Affronteur off Ushant. She came into British service on 14 September 1804 as HMS Caroline. There the vessel was measured at 158 tons burthen and armed with twelve 12-pounder (5.4 kg) carronades and two 6-pounder guns. The lugger was re-rated as a gun-brig in British service.^[4] Caroline was deployed in the Irish Sea and taken out of service on 6 October 1807. The gun-brig was then broken up.^[1][4]

HMS Boadicea captured Vautour on 25 November 1803 off Cape Finisterre while Vautour was returning from Santo Domingo.^[1][5] The Royal Navy did not take her into British service.^[6]

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