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Eling, 1796
Type: Schooner ; Armament 14
Purchased : 1796 ; Disposal date or year : 1814
Notes:

13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to Holland.

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 :

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.

13 Jun 1803 captured the French privateer Espiègle on the Home station.

May 1805 Plymouth