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Wickham, 1807
Type: Revenue cruiser ;
Notes:
2 Sep 1807 Is reported to have engaged a large French lugger on the French coast, which was given such a warm reception that after half an hour the lugger soon sought the protection of the nearby French batteries.
6 Mar 1819 Was involved protecting the merchant ship Hamlet, ashore in Belfast Loch, from depradation by the locals and in removing cargo and ballast to lighten the ship. The ship was got off the sand bank, but the Captain is said to have taken an overdose of laudanum.
Jul 1830 Revenue Vessel - Ireland.
13 Nov 1841, Lieutenant J. Davies (c) from the Wickham revenue cruiser, appointed to be Chief Officer.
13 Nov 1841, Lieutenant C. Moss, Chief Officer, appointed to the Wickham.
20 Dec 1848 Revenue Vessel.