HMS Alceste

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Alceste, 1799
Type: Sloop (late French frigate) ; Armament 18
Taken : 18 Jun 1799 ;
Disposal date or year : May 1802
BM : 932 tons ;
Notes:

19 Jun 1799 with the advanced division of the Mediterranean fleet, captured the French vessels Junon, Alceste, Courageuse, Salamine and Alerte, which were purchased into the Service, Junon being renamed Princess Charlotte.

1801 Floating battery, Chatham

11 Oct 1801 at Sheerness to prepare to be paid off following the recent signing of the Peace of Amiens.

2 Nov 1801 remains at the Great Nore.

12 Nov 1801 remains Sheerness, with the Zealand, guard-ship.

15 Apr 1802 paid off at Sheerness and crew discharged to shore.