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Camilla, 1776
Type: Sloop ; Armament 20
Launched : 1776 ; Disposal date or year : 1831
Notes:

19 Apr 1797 the Diamond, Minerva, Cynthia, Camilla, and hired cutter Grand Falconer captured the American ship Favourite.

12 Jan 1800 the Camilla captured the Speculation with the Fly Hired Cutter in sight.

29 Jan 1800 captured the French privateer Vigoureuse on the coast of France, with the Duchess of York Hired Cutter in sight.

19 Mar 1805 Convoy to Newfoundland

14-15 Aug 1805 Camilla chased the French brig-corvette Faune, and was joined on the 15th by the Goliath, when the corvette was taken.

2 Mar 1808 with a small squadron captured the Island of Guadaloupe with a view to reducing the number of havens available to French privateers.

13 Aug 1808 landed Lieutenant Lake, former commanding officer of the Recruit, sent home from the West Indies as sick.

1830 Receiving ship Sheerness