Leda (mythology) and by him, mother of Helen of Troy, Clytemnestra, and Castor and Pollux (also spelled "Castor and Polydeuces"). Leda also had other daughters by Tyndareus: Timandra, Phoebe, and Philonoe. Leda was admired by Zeus, who seduced her in the guise of a swan. As a swan, Zeus fell into her arms for protection from a pursuing eagle. Their consummation, on the same night as Leda lay with her husband Tyndareus, resulted in two eggs from which hatched Helen (later known as the beautiful "Helen of Troy"), Clytemnestra, and Castor and Pollux (also known as the Dioscuri). Which children are the
HMS Leda (1800) she lost her rudder and bilged. In the morning "Leda" was able to rescue the survivors from "King George" and , , and sent their boats and were able to rescue about 400 people from "Britannia", including Captain Brisk, his crew, and recruits for the EIC's armies. The British fleet, including "Leda", arrived in Table Bay on 5 January 1806 and anchored off Robben Island. "Leda" supported the landing of the troops. On 6 January 1807 "Leda" was in company with and at the capture of "Ann", Denning, master. "Leda" shared in the capture of the "Rolla" on 21 February.