She was launched as Diadem in 1799 ; the Admiralty purchased her in 1801 and renamed and Falcon in 1802 .
HMS Falcon ( 1802 ) was a 14 - gun sloop .
She was launched as Diadem in 1799 ; the Admiralty purchased her in 1801 and renamed and HMS Falcon in 1802 .
HMS Falcon ( 1802 ) was a 14 - gun sloop .