HMS Hussar (1784)
HMS Hussar was a 28-gun sixth-rate frigate of the Royal Navy. Hussar was first commissioned in May 1790 under the command of Captain Eliab Harvey.Career
From 1792-1794, Captain Sir Rupert George used the Hussar as his flagship when he was the Commodore of the North America Station.
On 2 May 1795 Rear Admiral George Murray sent Captain Alexander Cochrane in, together with Hussar, to intercept three French supply ships reported at Hampton Roads. At daybreak on 17 May the British came upon five ships west by south from Cape Henry. The French made a line of battle to receive the British frigates. An action commenced, with three of the French vessels eventually striking their colours. Thetis took possession of the largest, which turned out to be, pierced for 36 guns but only mounting 24. Hussar captured a second, Raison, pierced for 24 guns but only mounting 18. One of the vessels that had struck nonetheless sailed off. Two of the five had broken off the fight and sailed off earlier. An hour after she had struck, PrévoyanteCitations
