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Falcon, 1782
Type: Fire Ship ;
Launched : 1782 ;
Disposal date or year : 7 Jul 1800
Disposal Details : Destroyed in Dunkirk roads, in attempting to burn some French frigates. Captain H. Samuel Butt
Notes:
27 Jun-8 Jul 1800 expended in the operation to capture the French frigate Désirée from Dunkerque harbour and burn other vessels. The Désirée was subsequently purchased into the Service.