HMS Nancy

Three ships of the British Royal Navy have been named HMS Nancy.

  • The first Nancy was schooner built in Detroit, and served as a supply ship during the War of 1812 until it was destroyed by American forces on 14 August 1814.
  • The second Nancy was a 72 ton fireship bought in April 1794 and sold in December 1801.
  • The most recent Nancy was a 16-gun brig purchased in 1809 and sold in 1813.