Naval Database

Raven, 1805
Type: Gun Brig ; Armament 14 x 24-pdr. carronades.
Launched : 1805 ; Disposal date or year : 1816
Notes:

28 Jul 1809 a part of a large fleet which sailed from the Downs, with troops, with the aim of demolishing the dock-yards, and arsenals at Antwerp, Terneuse, and Flushing, often known as the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition.

1 Aug 1811 whilst cruising off the coast between the Texel and the Elbe, the ships' boats of a small squadron were sent to the island of Nordeney with a view to cutting out a number of gun-boats.

Deal 29 Sep 1811 Arrived from the Nore.

Deal 13 Nov 1811 Sailed for the Nore.

Deal 2 Jan 1812 Arrived with a convoy from Portsmouth.

Deal 12 Jan 1812 Arrived from Hosely Bay.

3 Jul 1812 sighted a French flotilla of 14 armed brigs exercising to leeward of the Weiling and gave chase, compelling 4 to anchor close to the surf under the batteries and 3 on shore.

Yarmouth 17 Oct 1812 Arrived with a convoy from the northward.

Yarmouth 19 Oct 1812 Sailed with convoy for the Nore.

Yarmouth 5 Jan 1813 Arrived from a cruise.

Deal 13 Jul 1813 Sailed for off Flushing.

Deal 27 Jul 1814 Came down the River with American prisoners, for Portsmouth.

Portsmouth 24 Aug 1814 Sailed with a convoy for North America, &c.

Portsmouth 1 Sep 1814 Sailed with the convoy for Quebec and Halifax.

Halifax 7 Dec 1814 Remains.

Navy Office 19 Jul 1816 Lying at Deptford ; offered for sale for 31 Jul 1816

Deptford 18 Sep 1816 Put up for sale at auction at £1000, she was sold at £740.