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L'Adolphe | 23085 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Nominal Guns | 6 | BWAS-1793 | |
| Nationality | République Française | ||
| Operator | Private Owners | ||
| Acquired | 1798 | BWAS-1793 | |
| Shipyard | Unknown | BWAS-1793 | |
| Category | Privateer | BWAS-1793 | |
| Ship Type | Unknown | BWAS-1793 | |
| Captured | 20.11.1798 | BWAS-1793 | |
Copy of a letter from the Earl of St. Vincent, K.B. Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels in the Mediterranean, to Evan Nepean, Esq; dated at Gibraltar, December 3, 1798. SIR,
Lieutenant Boger, during his temporary command of His Majesty's Sloop El Corso, has given good earnest of what may be expected of him when promoted;
My letter of the 23d Ultimo gave an account of his capturing the Adolphe French Privateer, which had done much mischief in the Gut, and the enclosed relates his having taken another small one, Name unknown.
I am, Sir, &c. &c. &c.
ST. VINCENT.
El Corso, Rosa Bay, My Lord, Dec. 2, 1798.
I have the Honor to acquaint your Lordship that I yesterday afternoon chased a French Privateer on shore, about 3 leagues to the Eastward of Cape Malabar, and, with the assistance of the Espoir's boats, was enabled to bring her off; on boarding, we found that the crew had deserted her : she mounts 2 carriage guns, 2 swivels, and several small arms.
I have the Honor to be, &c. &c. &c.
C. BOGER