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Diligence, <-1797->
Type: Revenue cutter ; Armament : 14
Tons : 160
Notes:

20 Jun 1797 captured the French privateer Audacieux in the Channel.

1 Jan 1799 Commander = William Dobbin ; 43 men ; station : From Solva Firth to Milford.

13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to Holland.

28 Aug 1799 capture of the Dutch hulks Drotchterland and Brooderschap, and the ships Helder, Venus, Minerva, and Hector, in the New Diep, in Holland.

24 Feb 1802 prize money resulting from the capture of the Dutch hulks Drotchterland and Brooderschap, and the ships Helder, Venus, Minerva, and Hector due to be paid.

17 Nov-30 Dec 1802 prize money resulting from the expedition to Holland due for payment.