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Valiant, 1794
Type: Hired Lugger
Hired : 1794 ;
Disposal date or year : 1801
Notes:
20 Mar 1796 the Bec du Raz bearing; north by east distant four miles, a squadron composed of frigates Anson, Pomone, Captain Sir John Borlase Warren (in command), Artois, and Galatea, engaged a French squadron with a convoy, during which the Etoile store-ship struck her colours, and 4 vessels were taken from the convoy and left in the care of the lugger Valiant.
5 Dec 1799 Valiant and Speedwell captured the French privateer Heureuse Espérance in the Channel.
9 Dec 1799 Valiant, Lieutenant Arthur Maxwell, and Speedwell captured the French privateer Heureux Speculateur in the Channel.
27 Jun 1800 proceeds arising from the capture of the Heureux Speculateur and the Heureux Esperance were paid on board at Plymouth.