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| Fleet Formed | 3.1796 | E-WIKI | ||
| Fleet Disbanded | 5.1796 | E-WIKI |
In 1795 Admiral Hugh Cloberry Christian mounted and expedition to the West Indies. The expedition sailed on 6 October, 16 November, and 9 December, but weather forced the vessels to put back. The fleet finally successfully sailed on 20 March to invade St Lucia, with troops under Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph Abercromby. St Lucia surrendered to the British on 25 May. The British went on to capture Saint Vincent and Grenada.
| Ship | Joined | Left | Commander | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dutton (26)
1781-1796 British 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | 3.1796 | 26.1.1796 | Wrecked | |||
Britannia
1774-1799 British Merchant Merchantman | 3.1796 | 5.1796 | Fleet disbanded | |||
Contractor
1779-1800 British Merchant East Indiaman | 3.1796 | 5.1796 | Fleet disbanded | |||
Duke of Montrose (26)
1785-1808 British 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | 3.1796 | 5.1796 | Fleet disbanded | |||
Ganges
1778-1795 British Merchant East Indiaman | 3.1796 | 5.1796 | Fleet disbanded | |||
General Eliott
1782-1802 British Merchant East Indiaman | 3.1796 | 5.1796 | Fleet disbanded |
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1796/01/26 | Dutton (26)
1781-1796 left the fleetBritish 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman |