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La Violetta | 19866 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 6 | BWAS-1714 | |
| Nationality | République Française | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Acquired | 1798 | BWAS-1714 | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | BWAS-1714 | |
| Category | Privateer | BWAS-1714 | |
| Ship Type | Unknown | BWAS-1714 | |
| Captured | 3.4.1798 | BWAS-1714 | |
Admiralty-Office, June 2, 1798.
Copy of a letter from Rear Admiral Harvey, to Mr. Nepean, dated Prince of Wales, Fort Royal Bay, Martinique, tbe 11th of April, 1798.
SIR, I pleased to acquaint their Lordships, that His Majesty's Ship Amphitrite, Captain Ekins, captured, the 3d Instant, to Windward of Barbadoes, La Violetta French Privateer Sloop, belonging to Guadaloupe, of 6 guns and 36 men, which he sent into Barbadoes. She had been out several days, but had not made any captures.
I have the Honor to be, &c.
HENRY HARVEY