HMS Syren (1782)

HMS Syren (1782)

HMS "Syren" was a frigate in the 18th century Royal Navy. Among her more famous midshipmen were the future Rear Admiral Peter Puget and John Pasco, Nelson's signal officer at the Battle of Trafalgar.

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