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Blake, 1808
Type: 3rd rate ; Armament 74
Launched : 1808 ; Disposal date or year : 1816
Notes:

28 Jul 1809 a part of a large fleet which sailed from the Downs, with troops, with the aim of demolishing the dock-yards, and arsenals at Antwerp, Terneuse, and Flushing, often known as the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition. 13 Aug bombardment of Flushing.

Deal 2 Jan 1810 Sailed to Sheerness to refit.

24 June 1811 Reported to be off Barcelona.

Malta 18 Aug 1812 At Alicant with the expedition.

Portsmouth 18 Sep 1816 Put up for sale at auction at £4500, but bidding stopped at £3500.