War of 1812
On 24 March 1812, Colossus was in company with Tonnant, Hogue, Poictiers and Bulwark when they captured the Emilie.
On 5 January 1813 Colossus, the frigate Rhin and the brig Goldfinch captured the American ship Dolphin. A little over a month later, on 11 February, Rhin and Colossus captured the American ship Print.
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