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Diamond Rock, 1803-05
Notes:

Late 1803 - Jan 1804 setting up of the Diamond Rock as a small fortress / depot.

13 May 1805 the Franco-Spanish fleet anchored in the harbour of Fort-Royal, but not without having sustained, in passing, a smart cannonade from the Diamond Rock.

29 May - 14 Jun 1805 French expedition captured this very harassing and not informidable "king's ship."

15th of July 1805 (Vol iv - page 002)