HMS Argus

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Argus, 1799
Type: Sloop ; Armament 16
Launched : Privateer Purchased 1799 ; Disposal date or year : 1811
Notes:

Circa 11 Jun 1803 Hon Capt E King apptd in command of the Argus.

31 Jul 1803 came down from Hamoaze, into the Plymouth Sound the Argus, 18, Hon Capt King ; Poulette, 20, Capt Dunbar ; La Mancheron, 18, Capt Howes.

23 Feb 1804 arrived Spithead, with 7 transports under the direction of Capt Watson, from Cork, the Argus, Hon Capt King.

26 Feb 1804 departed Spithead, for Plymouth.

Circa 19 May 1804 Hon Capt E King of the Argus, promoted to Post Captain.

Circa 19 May 1804 Capt E Kittoe to the Argus.

4 Nov 1804 arrived Spithead with a convoy from Plymouth.

May 1805 Irish Station ; Commander Edward Kittoe

Portsmouth, Aug 4 1806 arrived from the Downs

Harwich 31 Dec 1806 departed.

22 Nov 1809, Portsmouth, departed with a convoy for the eastward.

Cork Jan 24 1810 Has arrived with 2 lighters to assist with the removal of the wreck in the harbour.