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Fleet Commander | Hugh Cloberry ChristianBritish Naval Sailor Service 1771-1797 | E-WIKI | ||
Fleet Formed | 6.10.1795 | E-WIKI | ||
Fleet Disbanded | 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 | ||
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Britannia
1774-1799 British Merchant Merchantman | 6.10.1795 | 1796 | Fleet disbanded | |||
Duke of Montrose (26)
1785-1808 British 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | 6.10.1795 | 1796 | Fleet disbanded | |||
Dutton (26)
1781-1796 British 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman | 6.10.1795 | 26.1.1796 | Peter SampsonBritish Merchant Sailor Service 1791-1803 | Fleet disbanded |
Date | Event | Source |
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1796/01/26 | Dutton (26)
1781-1796 left the fleetBritish 26 Gun Merchant East Indiaman |