The énéPénélope was a 44-gun of the French Navy.

Commissioned under Captain Bernard Dubourdieu in November 1806, Pénélope served in the Atlantic for some months.

French frigate Pénélope (1806)

On 21 January 1808, along with , she departed Bordeaux for a cruise to Toulon. They arrived on 28 March, having captured 12 British prizes en route, including the privateer Sirene.

French frigate Pénélope (1806)

On 1 January 1809, command of Pénélope was transferred to Captain Simonot. In the action of 27 February 1809, she and captured . Pénélope later took part in the action of 5 November 1813.

French frigate Pénélope (1806)

Pénélope was decommissioned at the Bourbon Restoration, on 31 August 1815, and was sold for scrap in 1828.

Sources and references

Age of Sail frigates of France

1806 ships

Armide-class frigates

Ships built in France