Napoleonic Wars
Euryalus was built by Henry Adams's firm at Bucklers Hard, and launched in 1803. Her first action occurred on 2 and 3 October 1804 when, captained by Henry Blackwood, she participated in an attack on French vessels off Boulogne pier. During Blackwood's absence, Captain J. Hardy temporarily commanded her.
On 22 February 1805, Euryalus captured the St Jose while on the Irish station. Dryad shared in the prize by agreement with Euryalus.
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