Capture of Brutus by HMS Mermaid |
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| Career (France) | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Brutus |
| Namesake: | Brutus |
| Fate: | Broken up |
| General characteristics | |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
| Armament: | 10 guns |
| Armour: | Timber |
The Brutus was a 10-gun brig of the French Navy.
In 1794, she ferried a new ambassador to the USA to replace Edmond-Charles Genêt, and to bring despatches to Van Stabel.
She was captured by HMS Mermaid off Grenada on 10 October 1795.