HMS Nancy

HMS Nancy

Three ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS "Nancy".

* The first "Nancy" was schooner built in Detroit, and served as a supply ship during the War of 1812 until it was destroyed by American forces on 14 August 1814.
* The second "Nancy" was a 72 ton fireship bought in April 1794 and sold in December 1801.
* The most recent "Nancy" was a 16-gun brig purchased in 1809 and sold in 1813.

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