HMS Banterer (1810)
HMS Portia was a 14-gun Crocus-class brig of the Royal Navy that was launched in 1810. The Navy sold her in 1817 for breaking up after an uneventful career.
Career
Commander Charles Warde was appointed to Banterer on 9 June 1810. He commissioned her for the North Sea.Between 29 July and 4 August 1811, captured several Dutch fishing boats: Gute Verwagting, Tobie Maria, Jonge Maria, Jeannette, Femme Elizabeth, Hoop, and the Rondwich. By agreement, Musquito shared the prize money with, Banterer, and Cretan.
On 10 August 1811 Banterer recaptured Fortuna.
Commander Warde was promoted to post captain on 18 September 1815.