For other ships of the same name, see French ship Brutus.
French brig Brutus (1793) | |
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![]() Capture of Brutus by HMS Mermaid | |
Career (France) | ![]() ![]() |
Name: | Brutus |
Namesake: | Brutus |
Fate: | Broken up |
General characteristics | |
Propulsion: | Sail |
Armament: | 10 guns |
Armour: | Timber |
The Brutus was a 10-gun brig of the French Navy.
In 1794, she ferried a new ambassador to the USA to replace Edmond-Charles Genêt, and to bring despatches to Van Stabel.
She was captured by HMS Mermaid off Grenada on 10 October 1795.
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