British hired cutter 'Fox' (1793)

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DatesRankNameSource
25.6.1793 - 30.10.1793LieutenantThe Hon. Courtnay Boyle (1770-1844)ref:6161797 - 24.7.1797LieutenantJohn Gibson (d.1797)†TRN4

DateEventSource
14.3.1795Action off Genoa
14.2.17972nd Battle of Cape St Vincent
12.6.1797Took the Cutter La Syrène (16) off the Dutch coast
12.6.1797Took the Lugger Brutal (6) off the Dutch coast
24.7.1797Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife

IDDescriptionAuthorType

NMMWH Web Site

ref:616Nicholas TracyBook

TRN4William Laid ClowesDigital Book

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Posted by Rich on Monday 6th of June 2016 20:03

Winfield (British Warships in the Age of Sail 1793-1817) lists Fox tonnage as 124 BM and guns as 12x9 pdrs. (p. 387, additional mention on p. 356)

Posted by Tim Oakley on Thursday 7th of April 2016 18:36

Part of the inshore Squadron under Nelson at the bombardment of Cadiz 3rd to 8th July 1797

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