HMS Greyhound (1780)
The Greyhound Excise Cutter. Capt Wm Watson - on a wind, chasing | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Great Britain | |
| Name | Greyhound |
| Acquired | 23 June 1780 (by purchase) |
| Renamed | HMS Viper (1781) |
| Honours & awards | Naval General Service Medal with clasp, "29 July Boat Service 1800" |
| Fate | Broken up July 1848 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cutter |
| Tons burthen | 148 (bm) |
| Propulsion | Sails |
| Sail plan | Schooner |
| Complement | 60 |
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HMS Greyhound was a cutter that the British Admiralty purchased in 1780 and renamed Viper in 1781. Viper captured several French privateers in the waters around Great Britain, and took part in a notable engagement. She was sold in October 1809.