Last entry on the Lively-Class British frigates.
From Naval Database.
The HMS Laurel was a 1088 ton, fifth-rate 38-gun frigate.
On 5 Nov 1813 it was on a convoy to Brazil and the Cape of Good Hope from Portsmouth. 21 December 1813 arrived Madeira.
23 November 1814 arrived in Portsmouth from Cape of Good Hope.
1849-- in ordinary in Portsmouth. 1860-- rerated as a 42-gun frigate. 1864 in harbor service.
1870 Floating lavatory in Portsmouth. 1879 Late Floating Lavatory.
Not Such a Good Demise. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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