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Louisa, 1834
Type: Cutter (Tender) ;
Disposal date or year : 1841
Notes:

7 Sep 1834 in company with the Imogene and Andromache : action against the Bogue Forts prior to proceeding up to Whampoa, and returning on 22nd, and anchoring in Ling Ting Bay. See p. 273 at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow.

29 Jan 1836 at Lintin, Sir George Best Robinson on board.

24 Feb 1836 at Lintin.

28 Nov 1836 at Lintin.

1839-42 engaged in the Operations in China. See p. 288 at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow.

6 Aug 1840 following an attack on a clergyman in Casilha Bay, near Macao, reprisals were taken by the squadron. See p. 284 at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow.

8 Jan 1841 off Anunghouy, saved a Chinese civilian from drowning.

17 Mar 1841 operations at Canton. See www.gazettes-online.co.uk of 11 Jun 1841.

21 May 1841 fire-rafts was let loose upon the Louisa and Aurora, schooner, which had just received on board the last of the fugitive merchants. See p. 291-> at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow.

21 Jul 1841 wrecked on a piratical island, between Macao and Hong Kong, in a typhoon, with Captains Elliot and Brerner on board - they only escaped upon undertaking to pay $3000 for their liberation. See p. 294-> at www.archive.org/details/royalnavyhistory06clow.