Copyright Vicki Hassona 2013
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Kite
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16-gun
brig-sloop
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Launched in 1795.
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Sold in September 1805.
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In June 1801, she took Nelson back to England from the Baltic.
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Career:
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6th March 1796:
With the Andromeda frigate, took the Dutch 36-gun frigate
Zephier.
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May 1798: Part of the expedition supporting the army
in Ostende, Belgium. (Commander William Brown)
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June 1801: Carried Nelson back to England from the
Baltic. (Lieut. Stephen Digby)
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Sept 1803: Involved in the bombardment of Granville,
on the Channel coast of France. (Commander Philip Pipon)
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