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Dart, 1796
Type: Sloop ; Armament 18 (Carries 30 guns in all according to James)
Launched : 1796 ;
Disposal date or year : 1809
Notes:
14-20 May 1798 Involved in expedition to Ostende, supporting the army.
13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to Holland.
27 Jun-8 Jul 1800 involved in the operation to capture the French frigate Désirée from Dunkerque harbour and burn other vessels. The Désirée was subsequently purchased into the Service.
Circa 12 Mar 1801 fleet under Admiral Sir Hyde Parker sailed from Yarmouth roads for Copenhagen. 30 Mar the vessels initially detailed to take part in the forthcoming Battle of Copenhagen. 1 Apr the vessels detailed sail for Copenhagen ; the British ships held in reserve ; the Danish positions : 2 Apr the battle commences : the truce : the casualties : the wash-up :
12 Apr 1801 the fleet sailed from Copenhagen into the Baltic.
20 Jul 1802 head money for those present at the Engagement at Copenhagen, on the 2d April 1801, due for payment.
17 Nov-30 Dec 1802 prize money resulting from the expedition to Holland due for payment.
May 1805 Chatham, refitting
9 Nov 1806 captured the French privateer Jeune Gabriella on the Jamaica station,.
9 Nov 1806 captured the French privateer Jeune Gabriella on the Jamaica station,.
12 Nov 1806 captured the French privateer Marianne on the Jamaica station,.
12 Nov 1806 captured the French privateer Marianne on the Jamaica station,.