HMS Lutine (1779) the Siege of Toulon, to prevent her being captured by the French Republicans. In 1795, she was rebuilt by the British as a fifth-rate frigate with 38 guns. She served thereafter in the North Sea, where she was part of the blockade of Amsterdam. "Lutine" sank during a storm at Vlieland in the West Frisian Islands on 9 October 1799, whilst carrying a large shipment of gold. Shifting sandbanks disrupted salvage attempts, and the majority of the cargo has never been recovered. Lloyd's of London has preserved her salvaged bell – the Lutine Bell – which is now used for
HMS Poulette (1799) HMS Poulette (1799) "HMS Poulette" was the French privateer "Foudroyant", built and launched at Bordeaux in 1798. The Royal Navy captured her in 1799. The British did not commission her until 1803. She was laid up in 1805 and finally sold in 1814. captured "Foudroyant" on 23 January 1799 after a 120-mile chase. She was about three months old, had sailed from Bayonne, and during her nine-week cruise had captured the English brigs "Malbridge", sailing from Martinique, and "Duncan", sailing from Halifax, both bound to London. She had also captured the American ship "Argo", which had been sailing from Sweden