16-gun brig-sloop

• Bought in 1777 in Jamaica.
• Sold in 1783.
• Nelson commanded her from Dec 1778 - June 1779

Career:

• Originally a North American merchant ship named Defence, she was bought by the British in Jamaica during the American Revolutionary War. 
• Nelson cruised with her for prizes in the Caribbean, but wasn't very successful.
• Handed over command to Cuthbert Collingwood in June 1779.  This began a connection to Collingwood that would last until Nelson's death.