Naval Database

Glatton, 1793
Type: 4th Rate ; Armament 56
Purchased from HEIC : 1793
Disposal date or year : 1830
Notes:

1795 In the year 1795 the British government purchased nine East India ships, measuring from 1165 to 1434 tons, and armed them with 28 (some of the smaller with 26) long 18-pounders on the first, and 28 carronades, 32-pounders, on the second and only remaining deck. Subsequently the Glatton, of 1256 tons, at the suggestion of Captain Henry Trollope, appointed to command her, was fitted on the lower deck with 28 carronades of his favourite caliber, the 68-pounder ; * making her total of guns 56.

These 56 guns were more, by six at least, than the Glatton, although pierced for that number, could advantageously mount ; her ports, as was the case, more or less, with all the other purchased Indiamen, being too small to allow even a long 18-pounder properly to traverse. With respect, also, to the 68-pounder carronade, its muzzle was almost of equal diameter with the port : hence it could scarcely be pointed in any other direction than right a-beam. Moreover, as these carronades were all fixed guns, the Glatton was without a bow or stern chaser. Her net complement was established at 320 men and boys ; too few by 30 at the least.

Circa 25 Feb 1796 a Dutch squadron, in the North Sea fell in with the 54-gun ship Glatton, Captain Henry Trollope, and three or four smaller vessels, belonging to Rear-admiral Pringle's division. The Dutch formed in line, but did not follow the Glatton on her making sail to get off.

15 Jul 1796 off the coast of Flanders attacked and drove off a French squadron of 4 frigates and 2 corvettes, thought to include the Brutus, Incorruptible, Magicienne, and Républicaine, amongst others.

13 Aug-Oct 1799 employed on expedition to Holland.

15 Jan 1800 a court martial was held on board the Glatton, in Yarmouth Roads, on Lieut. James Watson and his officers and crew for the loss of the Mastiff as she left Yarmouth Roads via the Northern Passage for Leith. In conclusion it was concluded that no blame could be attached to the accused for the loss of the vessel.

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.

8 May 1801 to cruise off Carlscrona.

21 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, to repair in Ordinary

23 Feb 1807 Captured vessel Madonna.

1 Mar 1807 ship's boats of the Glatton, covered by the Hirondelle, capture a former French corvette from the Turks in the port of Sigri. A report also appeared in the London Gazette : www.london-gazette.co.uk/issues/16027/pages/618 and lists those who were killed and wounded.

4 Mar 1807 Captured Turkish vessel, name unknown.

22 Jul 1850 Balance of Prize Monies due 1807 paid, following the bankruptcy of the agent appointed to make payment.