Naval Database

Namur, 1759
Type: 2nd rate ; Armament 90
Launched : 1759 ; Disposal date or year : 1833
Notes:

19 Jan 1797 detached from the Channel Fleet to Gibraltar.

6 Feb 1797 joined Sir John Jervis's squadron. 14 Feb Jervis's action with the Spanish off Cape St Vincent.

31 Mar 1797 sailed from Lisbon to blockade Cadiz.

3 May 1799 prepared for action on receipt of news that the French fleet had escaped from Brest and was heading towards Cadiz. The French were sighted the following day, but stood on for the Mediterranean.

10 May 1799 arrived with the fleet at Gibraltar, and having watered and victualled sailed for the Mediterranean.

20 May 1799 anchored in Port-Mahon : sailed on 22nd on a cruise.

Apr 1800 sailed from Spithead to join the Channel fleet off Brest.

29 Oct 1805 in search of the Rochefort squadron. 2 Nov Phoenix reported position of the French Squadron : the chase began. 3-4 Nov 4th, the frigates harass the French rear. The action. the French haul down their colours. Casualties. The frigates role in the action. Prizes taken to Plymouth and added to the Service. The honours, awards and promotions.

3 Jan 1806 Sir J.B. Warren's squadron at St. Helen's, adverse winds preventing him sailing. 12 Jan sailed for Madeira to gain intelligence of the French squadron under V.-adm. Leissegues.

4 Jun 1806 having returned from his first cruise sailed from Spithead for the West Indies arriving Barbadoes 12 Jul with the Fame in lieu of the Repulse.

Chatham 27 Apr 1833 to be broken up.